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.
Solid 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 cooperative 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
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