Strategic Pharma Sourcing & Supply Network Manager

Company: Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Department: Purchasing & Supply

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Level: Professionals

Reading | United Kingdom (GB) | Full-time | Permanent

• Own and grow strategic relationships with external suppliers.
• Shape and execute the portfolio strategy with key internal stakeholders.
• Secure competitive commercial conditions and reliable product availability.
• Drive performance, risk mitigation and optimization across the supply network.

• Manage external supplier relationships end-to‑end.
• Define portfolio strategy and support launches with BD&L, Transfer and Launch teams.
• Lead negotiations and support Tenders to keep products competitive.
• Monitor markets, supplier KPIs and product lifecycle, including inventory levels.
• Collaborate with affiliates, Supply Chain and Operational Purchasing.
• Lead supplier business reviews and internal optimization projects.

• Degree in natural sciences, business administration or similar.
• Proven experience strategic procurement, ideally in pharma, chemical or food.
• Experience with complex global supply networks and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, analytics and project management skills.
• Confident problem‑solver with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication both written and spoken.

• Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Health benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more colleague benefits & celebration events.