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Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Burton upon Trent
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £60,000 - £70,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Reliable access to life-changing medicines starts long before a clinical trial begins. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll shape a global supply network that ensures essential products are sourced efficiently, compliantly and cost-effectively, helping clinical studies stay on track across international markets.
What's in it for you
Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Remote working with hybrid flexibility for those based near Burton upon Trent
Opportunity to influence global sourcing strategy across multiple international regions
A varied role combining strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery
Regular collaboration with senior stakeholders and international supplier networks
Monthly team building and business meetings in Burton upon Trent
Your responsibilities as Strategic Sourcing Manager
Develop and deliver strategies that support current and future clinical trial requirements
Build, qualify and manage a global supplier network across key international markets
Work closely with commercial and operational teams to align activity with future demand
Lead supplier negotiations, managing commercial agreements and cost performance
Monitor supplier performance, compliance and continuity while driving service improvements
Track market trends, identify sourcing risks and represent the business at supplier and industry meetings where appropriate
What we're looking for in a Strategic Sourcing Manager
Background in supply chain, procurement or strategic sourcing within a regulated environment
Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations and commercial agreements
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to balance quality, cost and supply risk
Knowledge of supplier qualification, compliance and performance management processes
Exposure to clinical trials, life sciences or global sourcing activities would be advantageous
If you're ready to make a genuine impact on global clinical trial delivery, apply today for this Strategic Sourcing Manager opportunity.
Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to
What's in it for you
Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Remote working with hybrid flexibility for those based near Burton upon Trent
Opportunity to influence global sourcing strategy across multiple international regions
A varied role combining strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery
Regular collaboration with senior stakeholders and international supplier networks
Monthly team building and business meetings in Burton upon Trent
Your responsibilities as Strategic Sourcing Manager
Develop and deliver strategies that support current and future clinical trial requirements
Build, qualify and manage a global supplier network across key international markets
Work closely with commercial and operational teams to align activity with future demand
Lead supplier negotiations, managing commercial agreements and cost performance
Monitor supplier performance, compliance and continuity while driving service improvements
Track market trends, identify sourcing risks and represent the business at supplier and industry meetings where appropriate
What we're looking for in a Strategic Sourcing Manager
Background in supply chain, procurement or strategic sourcing within a regulated environment
Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations and commercial agreements
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to balance quality, cost and supply risk
Knowledge of supplier qualification, compliance and performance management processes
Exposure to clinical trials, life sciences or global sourcing activities would be advantageous
If you're ready to make a genuine impact on global clinical trial delivery, apply today for this Strategic Sourcing Manager opportunity.
Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to