Supply Chain Specialist – Global External Manufacturing

About the role

Join a global network that ensures essential healthcare products are manufactured by external partners and delivered reliably to patients worldwide. You will act as the central hub for supply continuity, coordinating across regions, sites, and functions in a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end supply chain activities for externally manufactured products across multiple partners and regions.
• Serve as the primary interface between external manufacturing sites, internal stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.
• Monitor and maintain supply plans to prevent stock disruptions and ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate production schedules, inventory levels, and demand signals across a complex global network.
• Support new product introductions and lifecycle management within external manufacturing operations.
• Lead resolution of supply disruptions, escalating when necessary to protect service levels and patient supply.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and other global regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP platforms and supply‑planning tools.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost optimisation, and service performance.

Required profile

• Experience in supply chain, planning, or external manufacturing within a regulated environment (pharma, medical devices, FMCG, etc.).
• Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and supply‑planning tools.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management skills across global or multi‑site teams.
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving, dynamic environment.

Required skills

• SAP (or equivalent ERP system)