Global Strategic Sourcing Sr Manager

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

At Sobi, the work we do every day redefines the standards of care and transform the lives of people living with rare diseases.

As a diverse team of entrepreneurial people, we are passionate about our growth journey towards becoming a global leader, making a difference for rare disease patients, moving quickly and always challenging the status quo.

We are committed to an inclusive, sustainable and flexible workplace that fosters growth and development.

Job Description

About the role

As Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing, you will be at the heart of Sobi’s mission — developing and driving sourcing strategies that connect innovation, manufacturing, and patient access. You’ll take a global view of our end-to-end product supply, working across technical operations, procurement, and commercial functions to shape a robust and sustainable supplier network.

In this role, you will:

• 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 lifecycle — from development to commercialization and life-cycle management.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Technical Operations, Legal, Tax, Finance, 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.

Qualifications

About you

You are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach — someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced, and international environments. You bring analytical rigor and commercial acumen, balanced with strong interpersonal and leadership skills. You are decisive, accountable, and naturally collaborative, able to translate ideas into action and deliver tangible results.

Key Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Chemistry, Science, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, in sourcing, procurement, or outsourced manufacturing.
• Proven success negotiating fact-based complex, high-value global contracts in a multicultural setting.
• Understanding of cGMP manufacturing and global regulatory standards.
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Strong financial and analytical acumen ( COGS and cost structures).
• Expertise in global sourcing strategies and supplier performance management.
• Exceptional commercial mindset and business judgment.

Here at Sobi we live by our core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership!

Additional Information

How to apply

We have an ongoing selection process in this recruitment and ask you to send your application as soon as possible. Click apply and include your resume in English. 

Why Join Us?

Here at Sobi, our mission and culture get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Competitive compensation for your work
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take