Procurement Specialist – Sterile Drug Product External Manufacturing

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

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