Director of Global Sourcing

3 weeks ago


Eastern England, United Kingdom Unio Search Full time

Unio Search is collaborating with a prominent global full-service clinical research organization (CRO) that operates across the US, Europe, and APAC. With a rich history spanning over 25 years in serving pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients, the organization is poised for significant growth in the US and European markets.

The Director of Global Sourcing is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and executing the Procurement vision in collaboration with key stakeholders within the division. This position is integral to the global leadership team and will serve as a crucial partner to the divisional operations leader, emphasizing strategy, execution, and implementation. The role will facilitate the formulation and execution of a long-term strategy aimed at optimizing quality, response times, technology, risk management, and cost efficiency. The Director will focus on risk mitigation, leveraging technology, enhancing processes and systems, and minimizing the overall cost of ownership and acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer strategic vision and leadership for the Global Sourcing team.
  • Engage with Supplier Partners to ensure capacity meets demand, collaborating with Category Management to address any gaps.
  • Drive and monitor compliance for indirect materials while aligning with the Global team on policies and procedures.
  • Lead the procurement team by providing recommendations and insights to establish key performance indicators and metrics for overall team performance.
  • Champion change initiatives for business transformation through the procurement Domain Heads.

Required Experience:

  • 10-15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biopharma sector.
  • Must possess experience within a CRO environment.
  • Proven track record in leading and developing a global procurement team.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with systems/ERP.
  • Experience in managing the scope of clinical vendor services for complex sponsor protocols and familiarity with vendor startup and operational activities.


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