SOURCING MANAGER - PHARMA - R&D
Our client, a market leading Pharma company based in Surrey, has the opportunity for a Sourcing Manager with good experience with Pharma & R&D. The role will primarily focus on performing sourcing for MA-EMEA studies and HEOR activities with an established category strategy. You may be involved in supporting the management of some categories based on your experience/capabilities.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
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Prior category management experience (R&D)
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Medical Affairs (particularly health economics), PV, or Regulatory Affairs.
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Prior sourcing experience
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Experience leading global cross-functional initiatives
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Leads cross-functional teams to develop and execute Category Management strategies
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Lead supplier identification and selection process at the category and project level
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Negotiates commercial business terms for MSA and project-level contracts including but not limited to rates and payment milestones
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Pro-actively plan sourcing projects through collaboration with key internal stakeholders
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Generate and tracks cost reductions and optimizes spend