Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement

Your role

Sourcing Manager primarily for CAPEX projects (Construction & Manufacturing/Process Equipment) within the Indirect Procurement team.

The job owner will develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies for capital investments, with a primary focus on construction as well as Pharma manufacturing and process equipment including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing. In addition the role includes  other indirect sourcing activities and supporting colleagues in their projects. Read more about API-manufacturing: https://www.orionpharma.com/newsroom/all-news/articles/orion-and-society/for-patients-across-europe-and-beyond-how-api-manufacturing-in-finland-supports-the-availability-of-medicines/ 

As Sourcing Manager, you will conduct end to end project sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholder needs.

The position is permanent and it is based in Espoo or Turku with a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with global and regional business objectives.
• Collaborate across functions with facility management teams, EHS, manufacturing, engineering, quality, and core business stakeholders to ensure aligned decision‑making and seamless project execution.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure suppliers meet all quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
• Conduct market and industry research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Drive initiatives focused on cost optimization, risk mitigation, operational continuity, and sustainability.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, quality systems, governance frameworks, and legal requirements.

What we offer

In your role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Leverage deep market insight, industry trends, and risk mitigation strategies to inform decision making and support continuous improvement across sourcing processes.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key business stakeholders to ensure current and future operational and strategic requirements are met. 
• Coach and mentor a small, dispersed team in procurement related topics
• Participate in various procurement development projects.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. ​Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.

Our expectations

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in Sourcing or Category Management, with a knowledge base equivalent to M.Sc. degree in Engineering, Business (e.g. SCM, Logistics, Industrial Economics) or in other suitable field.
• Proven track record in Indirect Sourcing, including construction projects, capital equipment, consultancy services, or related categories.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, including SOWs (Statement of Work), pricing structures, commercial terms, and supplier agreements that deliver optimal outcomes.
• Proficiency in developing complex RFx packages, scorecards, and award criteria.
• Strong ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization, leveraging analytics and insights to to support business case evalutions and drive change.
• Excellent spoken, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and Finnish, with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to document, plan, execute, and communicate programs effectively.
• High level of adaptability, urgency, and integrity, with the ability to perform in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Previous experience with SAP is seen as a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel mainly domestically and engage with relevant stakeholders.

How to apply

Please submit your application and CV/Resume accompanied  with a cover letter through MyOrion platform by 14th June, 2026. Should you have any questions please reach out by phone to Category Manager Taina Sihto (+358 50 966 3900) on 3rd June or 4th June from 12-13 o'clock.

Invites to the video interviews will be sent starting from 8th June. The first  face-to-face interviews in Espoo will take place  on 23rd and 24th June. The selected candidates will be invited for suitability assessment on 26th June.

We review applications already during the application period and may start interviewing candidates before the application deadline. Therefore, we invite you to send your application as soon as possible.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Your new team 

Orion's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management.

In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (External Supply Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development.

The Indirect Procurement is part of Procurement and Supply Chain in Orion Global Operations and responsible for global sourcing for Orion  and Fermion, risk and cost management, category strategy work, and supplier relationship management and performance. The Indirect Procurement team consists of five main procurement categories an 19 procurement professionals. You would report to Category Manager (MRO, Supplies and Facilities).

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Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.

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