Third party procurement manager

BioTalent are looking for a third party procurement manager on a permanent basis. This will be remote in Bulgaria where the successful applicant will be skilled and experienced in CMO management, cost savings, contract negotiations within the pharmaceutical industry. You will be responsible for:Lead commercial management of CMO partners, including contract and pricing negotiations to secure optimal cost and value.Serve as the primary liaison with third-party suppliers through dossier delivery and for all cost-related matters afterward.Coordinate early-stage supply chain setup and oversee sourcing activities (excluding API) to ensure operational readiness.Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, gather cross-functional feedback, and implement improvement plans and future initiatives.Act as the escalation point between the business and suppliers, ensuring issue coordination, communication, and post-incident reviews.Identify opportunities to enhance supplier value, including driving COGS reduction, process innovation, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.Collaborate closely with PM, R&D, BD, Portfolio, Quality, Finance, and other teams to ensure alignment with business cases and customer satisfaction goals.Manage regular business reviews with partners, covering performance, quality, processes, and service improvement initiatives.You will have:Strong commercial negotiation skills — especially in contract, pricing, and supplier management.Supplier relationship & supply chain management experience — minimum 3 years, ideally within Pharma.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities — including proficiency in Excel and ability to interpret business and cost impacts.Cross-functional communication & stakeholder management — able to collaborate effectively with R&D, PM, Quality, Finance, Legal, and external partners.Ability to manage complex global processes — including identifying risks, driving improvements, and coordinating escalations.Reach out for more information.