About Our Client

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical MNC.

Job Description

The key responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute category strategies for finished formulations and external manufacturing (CMO) spend.
- Lead commercial negotiations, supplier selection, contract management, and RFQ processes.
- Manage strategic relationships with European CMOs, driving performance, value, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on supplier onboarding, supply continuity, and procurement initiatives.
- Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to support long-term sourcing and business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

We're looking for someone who has:
- 12+ years of strategic procurement experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong experience in finished formulations and external manufacturing (CMO/CDMO) procurement.
- Mandatory experience working with biosimilars/ biologics
- Mandatory experience managing and negotiating with European suppliers/CMOs.




- Proven track record of developing and implementing category strategies.
- Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Solid understanding of regulated manufacturing environments and global supply networks.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive value, manage risk, and build strategic supplier partnerships.
- Self-driven, collaborative professional capable of operating effectively in a global matrix organization.

What's on Offer

Join a global pharmaceutical organization in a high-impact strategic procurement role, leading category strategy, supplier negotiations, and CMO partnerships across Europe. This position offers significant ownership, international exposure, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to influence key sourcing decisions while supporting the growth of a category-led procurement model.

📌 Associate Director- Strategic Sourcing (Mumbai)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Mumbai