Sobi

pharmaceutical or biotech

GlobalSeniorStrategicSourcingManager

basel, basel-city, switzerland FULL TIME
The Brief

“Global Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Sobi. Skills: global sourcing strategies, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, negotiating complex, high-value global contracts. 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 life”

What You'll Achieve.

shape how Sobi builds a resilient, sustainable, and forward-looking supply network; influence sourcing decisions that support both our business and the patients we serve globally; enable a resilient, cost-efficient, and sustainable supply network; strengthen Sobi’s competitive edge; drive efficiency and innovation

Industry & Context.

pharmaceutical or biotech
Problems you'll solve

financial and analytical acumen; Exceptional commercial mindset and business judgment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

A university degree in Business, Chemistry, Science, Industrial Engineering, or another relevant field., Experience from the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, ideally within sourcing, procurement, or outsourced manufacturing., Proven success negotiating fact-based complex, high-value global contracts in a multicultural setting., Understanding cGMP manufacturing and global regulatory standards., Experience in global, matrixed organizations and cross-functional collaboration., Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)., financial and analytical acumen (COGS and cost structures)., Expertise in global sourcing strategies and supplier performance management., Exceptional commercial mindset and business judgment.

What You'll Do.

Lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies that enable a resilient

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

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.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working across innovation, manufacturing, and commercial functions; Drive cross-functional collaboration across Technical Operations, Legal, Tax, Finance, and other key stakeholders; Experience in global, matrixed organizations and cross-functional collaboration; comfortable working across functions; creating impact together with others

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)

Process & Methodology

Lead business cases for Technical Operations projects, from financial approval through to contract execution

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