VP, Direct Materials Procurement

Teva Pharmaceuticals

Head of Procurement Direct Materials leading strategic sourcing and supplier management at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Driving innovation and cost efficiency in a global operation valued at $1.5B.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeHaarlem • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Category Strategy, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management of all direct materials valued at about $1.5B per year globally
Drive innovation, cost efficiency, and supply assurance across global operations
Partner closely with internal SVP’s of Quality, Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing to ensure execution of supply strategies
Champion the integration and use of AI tools for spend analysis, demand forecasting, supplier risk modeling, and contract intelligence across the direct materials procurement team
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and innovation
Monitor and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies as appropriate for each category

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
20+ years of progressive experience in direct materials sourcing, contracting and procurement with at least 5 years within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Proven track record of leading global sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations leading to best-in-class outcomes
Competent in using and learning Procurement or business AI platforms (e.g., Autonomous sourcing, Orchestration, contract lifecycle management, co-pilot)
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains, processes and regulatory requirements
Demonstrated experience implementing and/or utilizing AI/ML tools in procurement or supply chain functions
Experience with ESG and sustainability initiatives in supplier networks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous annual leave
Reward plans
Flexible working schedules (dependent on role)
Access to tailored health support
Meaningful ways to give back to the community

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingsupplier relationship managementcost efficiencysupply assurancerisk mitigation strategiesdirect materials sourcingcontractingprocurementAI toolsdemand forecasting

Soft Skills

leadershipinnovationcollaborationcommunicationstrategic partnership building

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBAadvanced degree