Location: Remote
Engagement: Freelance ASAP for 18 months (possible extension)
Overview
We are partnered with a leading global pharmaceutical company seeking a Senior Supplier / Category Support Specialist to support procurement and external manufacturing activities within the Sterile Drug Product network. This is a long-term contract opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who can quickly take ownership and deliver results.
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
- Knowledge of external manufacturing and supplier management.
- Understanding of the CMO landscape, ideally within sterile drug product manufacturing.
- Ability to work independently with minimal onboarding.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant procurement or supply chain certifications (e.g. CIPS) are advantageous.
- Several years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management within a regulated industry.
- Experience working with CMOs or external manufacturing partners preferred.
Hard Skills
- End-to-end RFx management (RFI, RFP, RFQ).
- Supplier evaluation and commercial analysis.
- Procurement operations and sourcing execution.
- Supplier relationship management.
- Stakeholder coordination and project support.
- External manufacturing procurement experience.
Soft Skills
- Proactive and self-driven.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
- Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships across suppliers and internal teams.
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Europe
Salary: Competitive