Strategic Sourcing Manager

Reliable access to life-changing medicines starts long before a clinical trial begins. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll shape a global supply network that ensures essential products are sourced efficiently, compliantly and cost-effectively, helping clinical studies stay on track across international markets. What's in it for you • Salary of £60,000 – £70,000 per annum • Remote working with hybrid flexibility for those based near Burton upon Trent • Opportunity to influence global sourcing strategy across multiple international regions • A varied role combining strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery • Regular collaboration with senior stakeholders and international supplier networks • Monthly team building and business meetings in Burton upon Trent Your responsibilities as Strategic Sourcing Manager • Develop and deliver strategies that support current and future clinical trial requirements • Build, qualify and manage a global supplier network across key international markets • Work closely with commercial and operational teams to align activity with future demand • Lead supplier negotiations, managing commercial agreements and cost performance • Monitor supplier performance, compliance and continuity while driving service improvements • Track market trends, identify sourcing risks and represent the business at supplier and industry meetings where appropriate What we're looking for in a Strategic Sourcing Manager • Background in supply chain, procurement or strategic sourcing within a regulated environment • Experience managing supplier relationships, negotiations and commercial agreements • Strong stakeholder management and the ability to balance quality, cost and supply risk • Knowledge of supplier qualification, compliance and performance management processes • Exposure to clinical trials, life sciences or global sourcing activities would be advantageous If you're ready to make a genuine impact on global clinical trial delivery, apply today for this Strategic Sourcing Manager opportunity. Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.