Global Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager
Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $175,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies that enable a resilient, cost-efficient, and sustainable supply network for Sobi’s clinical and commercial manufacturing.
- Combine a strategic and commercial mindset to evaluate and optimize sourcing decisions throughout the product lifecycle — from development to commercialization and life-cycle management.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across Technical Operations, Legal, Tax, Finance, and other key stakeholders to negotiate and implement complex, high-value global contracts.
- Design and maintain a strategic sourcing roadmap, ensuring alignment with Sobi’s business goals and long-term vision.
- Contribute to due diligence efforts in business development projects, providing critical input on manufacturing and sourcing opportunities.
- Anticipate market trends and assess supplier capabilities to deliver data-driven sourcing recommendations that strengthen Sobi’s competitive edge.
- Lead business cases for Technical Operations projects, from financial approval through to contract execution, and continuously enhance sourcing processes and procurement policies to drive efficiency and innovation.
Requirements
- University degree in Business, Chemistry, Science, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, in sourcing, procurement, or outsourced manufacturing.
- Proven success negotiating fact-based complex, high-value global contracts in a multicultural setting.
- Understanding of cGMP manufacturing and global regulatory standards.
- Experience in global, matrixed organizations and cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
- Strong financial and analytical acumen (COGS and cost structures).
- Expertise in global sourcing strategies and supplier performance management.
- Exceptional commercial mindset and business judgment.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation for your work
- Generous time off policy
- Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
- Emphasis on work/life balance
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategiesprocurementcontract negotiationfinancial analysissupplier performance managementcGMP manufacturingcost structuresbusiness developmentdata-driven recommendationsprocess enhancement
Soft Skills
strategic mindsetcommercial mindsetcross-functional collaborationcommunication skillsbusiness judgmentanalytical acumenleadershipnegotiation skillsproblem-solvinginnovation