About The Position
The Strategic Sourcing & Operational Excellence Manager will join Sobi’s Indirect Procurement team and own vendor relationships from a procurement perspective for global outsourced services within the Life Science area. The role covers the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, from sourcing and contracting to performance, risk management and continuous improvement, across significant annual spend. The manager will develop category strategies, multi-year roadmaps and supplier partnerships to deliver measurable value, cost efficiency and reduced risk. They will also drive operational excellence and procurement transformation through data, digital tools and best-practice processes. This is a hybrid role based at Sobi’s Stockholm headquarters, reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in strategic procurement, vendor and category management, including responsibility for the full sourcing lifecycle and measurable business value.
- A 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.
- A data-driven approach, using KPIs, spend data and digital tools to identify opportunities, make recommendations and track progress.
- Business acumen, including understanding of commercial and legal contract terms, supplier governance and risk management.
- Strong communication, influencing and project management skills, including the ability to engage senior leadership and lead cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience with AI tools, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluent English.
- A relevant university degree or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Background in pharma or management consulting.
- Experience with ServiceNow, Power BI or similar analytics and workflow tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute partner strategies with senior stakeholders to support business objectives, optimize cost and create long-term value.
- Lead complex, high-value initiatives from market analysis and supplier selection through negotiation, contracting and performance management.
- Drive operational excellence by standardizing ways of working, strengthening governance and compliance, and improving transparency and efficiency across Source-to-Pay, automation and digital enablement.
- Use analytics and tools such as ServiceNow and Power BI to track performance and value, and own savings and KPI reporting.
- Lead Supplier Relationship Management programs for strategic suppliers, including governance, executive engagement, performance reviews, risk, compliance and sustainability.
- Advise senior stakeholders across functions and geographies with commercial insight and pragmatic recommendations.
- Mentor and coach colleagues, share best practices, and build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Competitive compensation.
- Diversity and inclusion.
- A flexible workplace that supports work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
