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About the Role

This position develops and executes sourcing strategies for pharmaceutical contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to ensure reliable supply, competitive costs, and high quality standards. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Operations, Finance, and Regulatory teams to secure strategic external manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic relationships with CMOs to improve cost, quality, delivery performance, and innovation for an annual spend of $60-70M.
• Conduct regular business reviews and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and contractual compliance.
• Develop and execute cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Perform cost modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Negotiate supply agreements, pricing structures, service levels, and commercial terms.
• Ensure contract lifecycle management, renewal processes, and change control adherence.
• Cooperate with internal procurement teams to identify synergies and unlock supplier value.
• Build leverage and develop sourcing strategies with global, regional, and local suppliers.
• Screen product base and design re-sourcing strategies including insourcing, transfer, and consolidation.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management for assigned CMOs.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure GMP compliant supplier qualification and audit readiness.
• Support TechOps and R&D on technology transfers, scale-up activities, and new product introductions.
• Work with Supply Chain on capacity planning, forecasting, risk mitigation, and business continuity.
• Drive compliance with procurement processes, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or equivalent.
• 7–10+ years of procurement experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical production processes including FDF, API, and packaging.
• Extensive experience in contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects in a global, matrixed environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under time pressure.
• Strong command of English.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing
• Contract negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cost modelling
• Project management
• Cross-functional leadership
• GMP compliance
• Supply chain management

Work Type

• Flexible work arrangements
• Mobile working

Experience Level

• 7–10+ years

Education Level

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or equivalent
• Procurement or supply chain certification (e.g., CIPS, NEVI, APICS) is an advantage

Salary/Compensations

• Attractive salary package in the pharmaceutical/chemical industry

Benefits

• Employer allowance for a pension scheme
• At least 30 days holidays
• Training and education programs
• Health check-ups
• Gym allowance
• Versatile catering in canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidy for the VBB company ticket

About the Company

• Bausch + Lomb is a global leader in ophthalmology.
• Operates in Pharma, Vision Care, and Surgical sectors.
• Employs more than 13,000 people worldwide.
• Focused on constant innovation and growth.