Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IQVIA Laboratories Discovery)

Location: Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global provides clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence for the life sciences and healthcare industries.

What you will do

• Develop and implement regional and global sourcing strategies for Early Phase Discovery and Preclinical Operations.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, including project planning, spend analysis, market intelligence, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Partner with Scientific Operations, Laboratory Leadership, Animal Resources, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Facilities, Legal, and Operations teams.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, supplier business reviews, performance metrics, continuous improvement, and vendor management frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, supply, logistics, animal model availability, financial, regulatory, and operational risks; develop contingency and alternative sourcing plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Life Sciences, Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline; equivalent education, professional qualifications, and relevant experience will be considered.
• At least 7 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or strategic sourcing.
• Experience supporting laboratory, CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated environments.
• Proven experience leading complex sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Demonstrated success managing strategic supplier relationships and delivering measurable cost savings and value creation.
• Experience in global supplier management and international sourcing environments.
• Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies, sourcing principles, procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and preclinical, laboratory, or scientific services procurement.
• Excellent analytical, financial, spend analysis, commercial, negotiation, stakeholder management, influencing, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience developing supplier scorecards and performance metrics; ability to identify and mitigate supply and financial risks, manage multiple priorities, and maintain cross-functional relationships.
• High proficiency in English (C1+).

Nice to have

• Animal model sourcing and supplier management.
• Vivarium operations and support services.
• Preclinical research or discovery services procurement.
• Laboratory consumables and scientific services sourcing.
• Scientific equipment procurement and maintenance services.
• Materials management, inventory management, or broader supply chain experience.
• Additional languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Career development opportunities and access to the AI-powered Career Connections internal talent marketplace.
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance and professional success.
• Wellbeing programmes supporting physical, mental, and financial health.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.