Global Strategic Sourcing Director

As the Global Strategic Sourcing Director you will collaboratively drive Sobis global sourcing strategies to ensure efficient highquality and costeffective procurement across the organization. This is a critical role that requires strategic leadership stakeholder collaboration and the ability to adapt to a dynamic and competitive industry landscape.

The role reports to the Senior Director Head of Strategic Sourcing & Direct Procurement and there are currently no direct reports to the role. As the team is nimble trust and transparency are key words

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive global sourcing strategy that align with Sobis business goals and support key initiatives.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key global suppliers to strategically secure capacity and align on future growth together.
• Partner with internal teams including supply chain R&D finance quality and regulatory to integrate sourcing strategies seamlessly into Sobis operations.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies while adhering to highquality standards and compliance requirements.
• Stay ahead of market trends supplier capabilities and economic changes to anticipate and manage challenges effectively.
• Drive initiatives that foster innovation in procurement practices and align with Sobis commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing.

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How to apply
At Sobi we value worklife balance and due to the holidays it may take a little bit longer until you hear back from us.

 
We have an ongoing selection process in this recruitment and ask you to send your application as soon as possible. Click apply and include your resume in English. 

About you

We are looking for a strategic thinker who brings creativity and innovation to sourcing strategies and thrives in leading transformational change. You should be selfaware leveraging both strengths and areas for growth to inspire trust and effective leadership. Excellence in managing complex negotiations a focus on efficiency and optimized processes and a willingness to be handson when needed are essential traits.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a sourcing/procurement role preferably within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry working with contract manufacturing services or other relevant experience
• Proven track record in leading global procurement initiatives and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical negotiation and leadership skills; exceptional project management and strategic thinking abilities.
• University degree in Pharmaceuticals Engineering Biochemistry or other relevant degree.

Here at Sobi we live by our core values: Care Ambition Urgency Ownership and Partnership!

Additional Information :

Why Join Us

Here at Sobi our mission and culture get us excited to come to work every day but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and teamoriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Competitive compensation for your work
• Making a positive impact to help ultrarare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

We are a global company with over 1800 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our daytoday wins and a Board with a stellar track record were ready to take on the worlds diseases ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others lives because thats exactly what we do here. If youre seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better healthier place we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed firsthand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into groundbreaking treatments we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one but we know we cant change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime