Strategic Sourcing – Operational Excellence Manager

Sobi - Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ)

. Own the vendor relationship from a procurement perspective for global outsourced Life Science services .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Stockholm • SwedenSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic procurement and vendor management, with a focus on driving process improvement and leveraging data-driven insights for decision-making. Proficient in managing complex sourcing projects and supplier negotiations while ensuring compliance and governance.

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Strategic ProcurementVendor ManagementSupplier NegotiationProcess ImprovementKPI Reporting

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Hard Skills

Sourcing LifecycleCategory ManagementContract ManagementRisk ManagementPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingProject ManagementMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowPower BIExcelPowerPointAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Life Science ServicesPharmaManagement ConsultingGovernanceCompliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the vendor relationship from a procurement perspective for global outsourced Life Science services
Manage vendor relationships end to end from sourcing and contracting through performance, risk and continuous improvement
Build category strategies, multi-year roadmaps and supplier partnerships
Develop and execute partner strategies with senior stakeholders
Lead complex, high-value initiatives from market analysis and supplier selection through negotiation, contracting and performance management
Standardize ways of working and strengthen procurement governance, compliance, transparency and efficiency
Drive Source-to-Pay automation and digital enablement
Use ServiceNow, Power BI and other tools to track performance and value
Own savings and KPI reporting
Lead Supplier Relationship Management programs covering governance, executive engagement, performance reviews, risk, compliance and sustainability
Advise senior stakeholders across functions and geographies
Mentor and coach colleagues and share best practices
Report to the Head of Indirect Procurement

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in strategic procurement, vendor and category management, with responsibility for the full sourcing lifecycle and measurable business value
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
Data-driven approach using KPIs, spend data and digital tools
Solid understanding of commercial and legal contract terms, supplier governance and risk management
Strong communication, influencing and project management skills
Ability to engage senior leadership and lead cross-functional initiatives
Experience with AI tools, Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent English
Relevant university degree or equivalent experience
Background in pharma or management consulting is a plus
Experience with ServiceNow, Power BI or similar analytics and workflow tools is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional growth
Competitive compensation for your work
Diversity and Inclusion
A flexible workplace that supports work-life balance