Strategic Sourcing – Operational Excellence Manager

🔥 3 hours ago

🇸🇪 Sweden – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🛒 Procurement

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Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

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1001 - 5000 employees

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🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare • Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ) is a global leader in providing innovative treatments for people with rare diseases. Specializing in therapeutic areas such as haematology and immunology, Sobi is committed to improving patient access to medicines for rare and debilitating conditions. With a strong R&D pipeline, the company is actively pursuing new therapies and collaborating globally to transform patient care in areas such as haemophilia and immune thrombocytopenia. Sobi also engages in extensive sustainability and humanitarian aid programs, demonstrating a firm commitment to patient-centric care and societal contributions.

📋 Description

• Own the vendor relationship from a procurement perspective for global outsourced Life Science services • Manage vendor relationships end to end from sourcing and contracting through performance, risk and continuous improvement • Build category strategies, multi-year roadmaps and supplier partnerships • Develop and execute partner strategies with senior stakeholders • Lead complex, high-value initiatives from market analysis and supplier selection through negotiation, contracting and performance management • Standardize ways of working and strengthen procurement governance, compliance, transparency and efficiency • Drive Source-to-Pay automation and digital enablement • Use ServiceNow, Power BI and other tools to track performance and value • Own savings and KPI reporting • Lead Supplier Relationship Management programs covering governance, executive engagement, performance reviews, risk, compliance and sustainability • Advise senior stakeholders across functions and geographies • Mentor and coach colleagues and share best practices • Report to the Head of Indirect Procurement

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement, vendor and category management, with responsibility for the full sourcing lifecycle and measurable business value • Strong track record of leading complex sourcing projects, supplier negotiations and high-value contracts in a global or matrixed environment • Experience driving process improvement, transformation or change management within procurement, supply chain or a related function • Data-driven approach using KPIs, spend data and digital tools • Solid understanding of commercial and legal contract terms, supplier governance and risk management • Strong communication, influencing and project management skills • Ability to engage senior leadership and lead cross-functional initiatives • Experience with AI tools, Excel and PowerPoint • Fluent English • Relevant university degree or equivalent experience • Background in pharma or management consulting is a plus • Experience with ServiceNow, Power BI or similar analytics and workflow tools is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth • Competitive compensation for your work • Diversity and Inclusion • A flexible workplace that supports work-life balance

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