Haybury
Sourcing Lead
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About the Company
I'm currently supporting a leading global biopharmaceutical organisation with the appointment of two Sourcing Leads on an initial 3-6 month contract basis. These opportunities sit within a highly strategic global procurement function, supporting critical sourcing activities across research, development and outsourced scientific services.
About the Role
Support Global Category Managers in delivering sourcing strategies and commercial value across complex scientific spend categories.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing events including RFI/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
- Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against timelines, savings targets, and stakeholder expectations.
- Partner closely with Scientific, Legal, Quality, and Finance teams to drive sourcing initiatives through to contract completion.
- Opportunity 1 focuses on Discovery Research Services, laboratory supplies, equipment, consumables, and research CRO partnerships.
- Opportunity 2 focuses on Pharmaceutical Sciences, outsourced clinical manufacturing, API, biologics, and analytical development services.
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Required Skills
- Strategic sourcing, procurement, or sourcing project management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector.
- Running RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and commercial evaluations.
- Supplier market analysis, benchmarking, and category strategy support.
- Managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders in a fast-paced global environment.
- Engaging and influencing technical, scientific, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Using eSourcing platforms, contract management systems, and advanced Excel capabilities.
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If you're interested in learning more about either of these opportunities, please apply directly or contact Natasha Cheriton at natasha.cheriton@hayburysearch.com for a confidential discussion.
Initial 3-6 month contract basis.
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