Senior Strategic Buyer
Core
Lead end-to-end indirect procurement and strategic sourcing for a pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing site, managing categories like MRO, utilities, facilities, and professional services to drive cost savings and business continuity.
Role type
Senior Strategic Buyer (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Indirect spend management, supplier contracts, and sourcing strategies for a single site within a global network.
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, contract management, demand management, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, process optimization, sustainability sourcing
Preferred skills
GMP-regulated environment experience, capital project support, Americas region sourcing synergies
Technologies
SAP, SAP Ariba, e-sourcing platforms, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end indirect procurement activities across MRO, spare parts, utilities, facilities, and professional services; Drive strategic sourcing initiatives including tendering, supplier selection, and negotiation; Deliver annual savings and value creation targets; Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams; Support major capital investments and site expansion projects; Execute global category strategies locally; Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance reviews; Proactively identify business continuity risks and develop contingency plans; Champion adoption of digital sourcing solutions; Promote responsible sourcing and decarbonization initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
