Manager, Strategic Sourcing

IQVIA Laboratories Discovery | EMEA

Join IQVIA on our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

IQVIA Laboratories Discovery | EMEA

Join IQVIA on our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world

IQVIA is seeking an experienced Manager, Strategic Sourcing to support our Laboratories Early Phase Discovery Services business. This is a strategic procurement leadership role responsible for driving business value through sourcing excellence, supplier engagement, commercial negotiations, risk mitigation, and supply continuity across critical laboratory and scientific operations. Working closely with Scientific Operations, Laboratory Leadership, Animal Resources, Quality, Finance and Legal teams, you will lead sourcing initiatives that support the delivery of high-quality discovery services to IQVIA customers globally, with a primary focus on Europe.

What We Offer You

At IQVIA, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding careers in a global organisation at the forefront of healthcare innovation.

• Career development opportunities designed to help you grow as we grow
• AI-powered career advancement through our internal talent marketplace, Career Connections
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance and professional success
• Wellbeing programmes supporting your physical, mental and financial health

Awards & Recognition

• Glassdoor Best Place to Work in the UK 2026
• #1 in Category on the 2026 Fortune World's Most Admired Companies List for the fifth consecutive year
• Brandon Hall Excellence Award for Learning & Development

What You'll Be Doing

As Manager, Strategic Sourcing, you will lead procurement and sourcing activities across a diverse range of categories supporting Early Discovery and Preclinical Operations, including animal models, vivarium operations, laboratory consumables, scientific instrumentation, outsourced research services, logistics, and specialised laboratory support services.

Procurement Strategy & Category Management

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies supporting Early Phase Discovery Services on a regional and global basis.
• Drive procurement initiatives aligned to business growth objectives, scientific requirements, quality standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Act as a trusted procurement business partner to key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support sourcing strategies across laboratory, scientific, and preclinical research categories.

Strategic Sourcing & Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from planning through implementation.
• Establish project plans, budgets, milestones, and success metrics.
• Analyse spend data from ERP systems and supplier data sources to identify value creation opportunities.
• Develop category baselines and market intelligence to support sourcing strategies.
• Conduct RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to benchmark suppliers and validate sourcing opportunities.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract execution.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with Scientific Operations, Laboratory Management, Animal Resources and Veterinary Services, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Facilities, and Operations teams.
• Identify procurement opportunities aligned to business plans, operational needs, and growth initiatives.
• Prepare and present sourcing recommendations, procurement strategies, and business cases to stakeholders.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage strategic supplier partnerships supporting Early Discovery and Preclinical Operations.
• Monitor supplier performance including quality, delivery, innovation, cost competitiveness, capacity management, and compliance.
• Lead supplier business reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assess suppliers against operational, regulatory, and animal welfare requirements.

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance, laboratory supply shortages, logistics disruptions, and animal model availability.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies for critical categories.
• Monitor market trends impacting laboratory operations, animal research models, preclinical services, and scientific equipment.

Vendor Management Programmes

• Develop procurement plans and change programmes supporting laboratory operations and business objectives.
• Implement vendor management frameworks that improve supplier performance and reduce risk.
• Ensure suppliers meet applicable regulatory, operational, quali