Associate Sourcing Manager

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Purpose of the Role:

Support the Clinical Trial Support (CTS) sourcing team in the end-to-end management of comparator/reference drug and related clinical supply sourcing activities across assigned markets. The role will support RFI/RFQ/RFP activities, supplier (MAH/wholesaler) engagement, commercial evaluation, documentation and compliance, and coordination with internal market SMEs and operational stakeholders.

The role is expected to independently manage assigned sourcing activities while contributing to broader sourcing strategies, strategic supplier/MAH relationships development and commercial opportunities. The role reports formally to the General Manager and works closely with the Sourcing Manager as a key functional partner within Clinical Trial Support.

What You’ll Do:

• Sourcing execution: Manage RFI/RFQ/RFP activities end-to-end, including sourcing options, bid-grid compilation, initial bid tabulation, lead-time assessment and preparation of sourcing recommendations.
• MAH/supplier strategy: Establish and build short- and long-term relationships with MAHs and strategic suppliers to support drug/ancillary supply and demand, develop strategic partnerships, and work towards overarching Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and preferred pricing in compliance with global governance frameworks.
• Commercial evaluation: Conduct preliminary cost analyses, fee comparisons and unit-price evaluations across competing sourcing options and participate in commercial negotiations within delegated authority.
• Multi-market sourcing: Work with the market SMEs and the Sourcing Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies across markets, taking into account availability, regulatory requirements, commercial considerations and supply risks.
• Supplier performance: Monitor supplier performance against agreed timelines, KPI, and contractual requirements, and proactively identify and escalate risk or deviations.
• Market intelligence: Analyze market trends, pricing benchmarks, supplier capabilities and relevant financial/supply risks to support sourcing strategies and commercial decisions.
• Spend and savings: Monitor sourcing spend and support cost-saving, pricing optimization and supply-continuity initiatives.
• Governance and documentation: Maintain accurate, audit-ready sourcing, supplier qualification, regulatory, quality and contractual records, and ensure activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements and global governance frameworks.
• Cross-functional coordination: Liaise with Legal, Finance, QA, RA, Logistics, IT and other stakeholders to facilitate sourcing, supplier qualification, process simplification/automation, contractual activities and order execution.
• Process improvement: Support the development and implementation of sourcing SOPs, tools, templates, KPIs and process improvements, including relevant compliance and audit activities.
• Strategic development: Contribute to short- and long-term sourcing/category plans for key clinical supply areas and identify opportunities to strengthen the supplier/MAH network and sourcing capabilities.
• Stakeholder management: Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant and commercially sound sourcing solutions

What will make you successful:

Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, life sciences, supply chain or a related discipline. Pharmacy or life-science background is preferred.
• Min. 3-6 years of relevant experience procurement, sourcing, pharmaceutical/healthcare supply, clinical trial supply, pharmacy procurement, CRO procurement or a related commercial/operations environment. Direct clinical trial sourcing experience is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple RFI/RFQ/RFP requests, suppliers, timelines and competing priorities,
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate commercial information and develop clear sourcing recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently on assigned sourcing activities while collaborating effectively with cross-functional, multi-country stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to prepare commercial comparisons, reports and professional sourcing documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regional/global environment.

Advantage to Have:

• Experience in clinical trial supply, comparator/reference drug sourcing, pharmaceutical procurement, CRO procurement or related clinical supply-chain activities.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory and quality requirements relevant to sourcing and supply of pharmaceutical products for clinical trials.
• Knowledge of GxP requirements and/or GDP principles in pharmaceutical supply chains.
• Experience with ERP, e-procurement or sourcing systems.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience working with regional or international suppliers and stakeholders across multiple markets.

What we offer

• We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success.
• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly.
• As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region.
• Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities.
• Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.