Senior Supplier Relationship Manager

The opportunity

Build the partnerships that support reliable pharmaceutical supply.

As Sr Supplier Relationship Manager at Lotus Pharma, you’ll shape and manage relationships with external manufacturing, laboratory, logistics and packaging partners. You’ll combine commercial judgement with an understanding of pharmaceutical operations to improve supplier performance, manage risk and support continuity of supply.

What you’ll do

- Develop supplier strategies and governance frameworks, with clear expectations, review meetings and escalation routes.

- Manage strategic partner relationships, including contract manufacturing and development organisations (CMOs/CDMOs).

- Lead commercial negotiations and collaborate on supplier selection, contracts, capacity commitments and supply agreements.

- Use supplier scorecards and business reviews to improve delivery, quality, responsiveness and cost performance.

- Partner with Quality and technical teams on qualification, audits, change controls and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

- Identify supply risks and coordinate mitigation plans, supporting product launches, technology transfers, capacity planning and business continuity.

What you’ll bring

- A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Business or a related discipline.

- Typically 10+ years of managing strategic suppliers, CMOs, of relevant experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, contract manufacturing, procurement or supply-chain operations.

- Demonstrated experience managing strategic suppliers, CMOs/CDMOs or other external service providers.

- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), quality systems and supplier compliance processes.

- Proven commercial negotiation, contracting and supplier governance experience.

- Experience supporting launches, technology transfers, capacity planning or business continuity, and using ERP/procurement systems and performance analytics.

- Strong communication, influencing and problem-solving skills, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

- Excellent command of both Bulgarian and English, written and spoken.

Nice to have

- An MBA, relevant master’s degree or professional supply-chain qualification.

What we offer

Join Lotus Pharma’s growing team in Bulgaria and bring your expertise to an international business working to make medicines more accessible.

- International collaboration: Work with colleagues across our global teams, sharing expertise and contributing to projects beyond the local market.

- Room to make an impact: Take ownership, contribute ideas and help shape how we work as our team grows.

- Reward for your contribution: A competitive salary and performance-based bonus, in line with the terms of your role.

- Time to recharge: 25 days of paid annual leave.

- Support for your health and wellbeing: Company-paid supplementary health insurance, access to preventive medical examinations and a MultiSport card.

- Benefits that support your everyday life: A range of practical benefits and seasonal extras designed to complement your salary.

- Connection beyond daily work: Team activities and company celebrations, with coffee, tea and refreshments available in the office, enjoying a hybrid working arrangement.

Ready to strengthen the partnerships behind reliable supply?

Apply with your CV through LinkedIn. We’d like to hear about your experience improving supplier performance and managing complex external partnerships.