Associate Director – Strategic Sourcing ‘Core / Agile’

Overview

In this role you will define and lead EXM sourcing strategies to drive value for Teva’s Generics portfolio. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to convert business needs into sourcing actions, manage end-to-end cycles, and influence senior stakeholders. You will shape supplier strategies, oversee complex negotiations, and ensure risk-managed, innovative procurement outcomes. This position offers high-impact work across a global organization and a chance to accelerate procurement transformation in a dynamic, collaborative culture.

Pay / Benefits

• generous annual leave
• reward plans
• flexible working schedules
• tailored health support
• career development via Twist

Responsibilities

• Define and lead sourcing strategies for assigned EXM categories, suppliers, and initiatives
• Own end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: opportunity ID, strategy development, RFx, negotiations, supplier selection
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with strategic suppliers
• Oversee contract development and execution with Legal
• Deliver sourcing value: cost savings, cost avoidance, resilience, working capital, innovation
• Develop deep understanding of supplier markets, capacity trends, and competition
• Shape supplier strategies, including selection, consolidation, and preferred frameworks
• Drive continuous improvement and transformational change across sourcing and supplier management
• Operate with ownership mindset, remove barriers, and execute with agility
• Identify and mitigate sourcing-related risks
• Advise EXM, Category Management, and cross-functional leadership on strategies
• Collaborate and coach sourcing professionals; establish best practices, tools, and methodologies
• Champion adoption of procurement systems and data-driven decision-making

Key requirements

• Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience (or Bachelor’s with 9+ years)
• Significant experience in strategic sourcing and contracting, including defining strategies and leading negotiations
• Track record of delivering measurable value through sourcing initiatives
• Experience in External Manufacturing in Pharmaceuticals preferred
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strong strategic thinking with execution excellence
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Advanced negotiation and commercial acumen
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

• excellent communication and presentation
• collaboration and teamwork
• leadership and mentorship
• strategic sourcing and contracting
• RFx execution and negotiations
• supplier market analysis

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