Direct Sourcing Manager - Healthcare

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:

• Degree-qualified in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• MCIPS qualified or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in direct procurement with experience in pharma, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Proven track record in sourcing medicines and managing global supplier relationships. Strong knowledge of MHRA/EMA regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
• Skilled in complex negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities.

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.