Senior Director - Strategic Sourcing Lead; External Manufacturing - Core Generics

Senior Director - Strategic Sourcing Lead (External Manufacturing - Core Generics)

Date:
May 6, 2026

Location:

Haarlem, Netherlands, 2031

Job

We’re Teva, a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. Whether it’s innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology or delivering high-quality medicine worldwide, we’re dedicated to addressing patients’ needs now and in the future. Here, you will be part of a high-performing, inclusive culture that values fresh thinking and collaboration. You ll have the room to grow, the flexibility to balance life with work, and the opportunity to better health worldwide, together.

The Senior Director – Strategic Sourcing Lead is responsible for leading and strengthening strategic sourcing execution across the Company’s External Manufacturing (EXM) network. This role oversees the External Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing team supporting core Generics sourcing needs and is accountable for delivering consistent, compliant, and effective sourcing and contracting outcomes aligned to established category strategies and business priorities.

Reporting to the VP Procurement – External Manufacturing & Devices, this role serves as the primary execution leader for sourcing activities
, translating category strategies into actionable sourcing plans, contracts, and measurable value. The Senior Director will focus on building sourcing discipline, improving execution rigor, and developing team capability in an evolving procurement environment.

This role is well suited for a leader who is comfortable being hands-on
, operating through ambiguity, and establishing structure, process, and accountability where they are still developing.

• Strategic Sourcing Execution
• Lead and oversee strategic sourcing and contracting activities across External Manufacturing in alignment with category strategies.
• Translate category strategies into clear sourcing plans, RFx activity, negotiations, and contract outcomes
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• Ensure sourcing deliverables support business priorities including cost, capacity, quality, service, and risk.
• Drive consistent application of sourcing methodologies, tools, and processes across the EXM sourcing team.

• Value Delivery & Financial Accountability
• Own delivery of annual sourcing value and savings commitments aligned to Finance targets and business plans.
• Drive year-over-year improvements through cost optimization, sourcing discipline, and contract effectiveness
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• Partner with Finance to support basic value tracking, reporting, and transparency for sourcing outcomes.
• Ensure sourcing outcomes are realistic, measurable, and achievable in execution.
• Lead sourcing engagement with suppliers, including negotiations, commercial discussions, and contracting approaches.
• Ensure contracts reflect business requirements, regulatory standards, and risk considerations.
• Support the development of stronger, more consistent supplier interactions through structured sourcing engagement.
• Maintain awareness of supplier capabilities, capacity constraints, and market conditions relevant to sourcing decisions.

• Risk, Compliance & Quality Alignment
• Ensure sourcing activities adhere to quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements for External Manufacturing.
• Identify sourcing-related supply risks and work with cross-functional partners to mitigate them.
• Support supply continuity by ensuring sourcing decisions consider capacity, resilience, and operational feasibility.

• Stakeholder Partnership
• Act as a trusted procurement partner to External Manufacturing and Business Development stakeholders.
• Communicate sourcing priorities, progress, and trade-offs clearly to business leaders.
• Support Business Development initiatives by executing sourcing activities that enable external manufacturing decisions.
• Represent sourcing in cross-functional forums, ensuring execution considerations are understood while both informing and challenging Go-To-Market assumptions.

• Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Lead, coach, and develop the Strategic Sourcing team, setting clear expectations and priorities.
• Build sourcing capability through practical…