Location: Harlow/Hybrid working
Salary: c£70,000 + car allowance + bonus
Are you a strategic sourcing professional with experience in highly regulated industries? Do you thrive in complex environments where compliance, continuity of supply, and commercial value are critical? We are seeking a Direct Sourcing Manager to join a leading organisation operating in the tightly regulated healthcare sector. This role is pivotal in securing reliable, competitive, and compliant supply of finished pharmaceutical products, consumables and critical raw materials, with a strong emphasis on generics and long-term sourcing strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement global and local sourcing strategies that balance cost, compliance, and supply resilience.
* Lead sourcing projects across direct categories, managing end-to-end supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding.
* Negotiate high-value, long-term supply agreements with manufacturers and distributors.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory (MHRA), Operations, and Commercial teams to align sourcing with business needs.
* Drive risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing and geographic diversification.
* Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
Ideal Profile:
1. Degree-qualified in Business, Supply Cha...