Senior Manager, Procurement (6-Month FTC)
London, United Kingdom – Hybrid (3 days per week in\-office – St James Park)
At Theramex we are driven by a clear purpose by improving the lives of women around the world through innovative and accessible healthcare. As one of the fastest‑growing global specialists in Women’s Health, we combine the agility of a scale‑up with the impact and ambition of a private‑equity‑backed organisation. Here, your work translates into real‑world outcomes \- shaping portfolios, influencing strategic direction, and driving meaningful change for patients. You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing team that values expertise, encourages fresh thinking, and empowers people to lead with ownership. If you are motivated by purpose, growth, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, Theramex offers a place where your contribution truly matters.
About you
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (or PhD) in Life Sciences, Engineering, and/or Business
- Strong knowledge of outsourced GMP manufacturing operations
- Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and build relationships across complex environments with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Experience working cross\-functionally, ideally within an outsourced business model
- Commercially aware with a strong analytical mindset and problem\-solving capability
- Solid understanding of contracting processes, with the ability to develop and implement supply agreements
- Hands\-on approach with the flexibility to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels
- Extensive experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated industries, across areas such as Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Collaboration Management
- Experience in external/third\-party direct procurement, ideally including procurement of finished products and APIs
The Senior Manager, Procurement will continuously improve operational and strategic procurement activities in line with company objectives, with a focus on driving year\-on\-year cost optimisation and margin improvement initiatives, leading strategic sourcing programmes, and embedding robust contractual frameworks while ensuring effective maintenance of live agreements. The role also involves managing third\-party negotiations and coordinating strong CMO governance across a portfolio of suppliers, operating within a global scope covering up to €100M in COGS.
*Key Duties and Responsibilities*
- Own category procurement, developing and delivering strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure business continuity, optimise spend, and achieve year\-on\-year cost savings
- Lead the assessment of supply agreements with third\-party suppliers, including contract negotiations, extensions, and amendments in collaboration with Legal
- Provide strategic input into the identification and evaluation of new suppliers in partnership with the wider Operations team, and coordinate RFx processes in close alignment with senior stakeholders
- Build and maintain strong relationships with third\-party suppliers to enhance commercial performance across the portfolio
- Maintain and continuously improve procurement processes to ensure consistent, cost\-effective decision\-making
- Represent Procurement internally across the organisation and externally, engaging effectively from operational teams through to senior leadership
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, including relevant regulations, policies, and procedures
- Travel to third\-party suppliers for business reviews, contract discussions, and due diligence activities (up to 20%)
*“Having now been with Theramex for a few months, I’m really enjoying my time here. Right from the outset, the onboarding experience, induction, and orientation have been brilliant, and I already feel like I am making the most of opportunities to add value to the business in meaningful ways. Theramex has a friendly and supportive vibe and is a place where I feel supported and valued.”*
*Umut Tarakcilar, Senior Treasury Analyst*
Why Join Us?
- A fast\-paced environment with broad exposure, giving you opportunities to develop professionally \- even outside your core area of expertise
- A culture that supports learning, celebrates success, and recognizes performance
- Opportunities for driven and talented professionals to contribute to our exciting journey
- Competitive reward package, including:
+ Private Health Insurance for employee and family members
+ Pension contribution: 10% company \+ 5% employee (auto\-enrolled from day one)
+ Hybrid Working
+ Cycle to Work Scheme
+ Engaging employee experience to come together as a community: in\-office events, shared learning and much more!
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Ready to make a meaningful impact in Women’s Health? We’d love to hear from you.Apply today and shape the future with Theramex.
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