Specialist, Pharmaceuticals Sourcing – GL D – Defined Duration until December 2028 The Global Fund aims to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria as epidemics. As part of our mandate to fight the three diseases, the Global Fund plays a leading role in global markets for medicines and technologies that prevent, diagnose, and treat HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Every year, more than half of the Global Funds investments is used to procure key health products, ensuring they are available to those who need them most. As one of the biggest health product procurement entities in the public sector, investing nearly US$3 billion in health products and equipment procurement, the Global Fund is uniquely placed to drive equitable access to quality-assured health products, services and innovations through its Supply Operations department. Supply Operations, collaborating across the Global Fund Secretariat, is responsible for the Global Funds market shaping activities and the overall management of health product sourcing, procurement, quality assurance and supply chains. The Sourcing team is a strategically integrated function responsible for sourcing all health and non-health products and services, with a combined annual spend exceeding US$2 billion. It encompasses the sourcing of health productsincluding pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and health technologies, and vector control as well as the sourcing of non-health products and services, including third-party managed services such as procurement service agents (PSAs) and Secretariat procurement. The Sourcing function plays a critical role in delivering on grant program targets by ensuring access to quality-assured, affordable products and services through strategic category management, supplier engagement, and value-driven contracting. It supports the implementation of the Global Fund Strategy and the NextGen Market Shaping framework, advancing innovation, new product introduction, sustainable procurement, and supplier capacity building in close collaboration with internal divisions and external partners. This includes implementing strategic Market Shaping interventions on health products and managing the sourcing activities for the centralized procurement facility, i.e. Pooled Procurement Mechanism (PPM). The Pharmaceutical Sourcing sub-team is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies over a wide range of pharmaceutical products for Malaria, HIV, TB, and pandemic preparedness with a total spend of over approx. $600 million annually. This includes, in particular, antiretroviral and antimalarial medicines. The spend represents approximately 60% of Global Fund health products spend annually and is being utilized by over 85 countries with direct contributions to the impact of the Global Funds grant implementation. Under the supervision of the Manager, Pharmaceuticals Sourcing, the Specialist is responsible for supporting the development of the product category strategy, to ensure the delivery of measurable value in line with the objectives of the Global Funds Strategy. This includes implementing Market Shaping interventions, sourcing activities and coordinating and aligning partnerships to effectively implement complex sourcing solutions, including engagement with key strategic donors, partners, other large buyers such as the US Government and other national governments and major suppliers. The sourcing approach adheres to public procurement principles and is guided by the organizations value-for-money framework. Key Responsibilities Category Management and Strategic Sourcing: Utilizes in-depth professional knowledge and experience to support the Pharmaceutical Sourcing Manager to design and develop the product category strategy and global tendering by leveraging product and supplier knowledge, category management skills and other subject matter expertise Accountable for managing the operational implementation of the product category strategy, tender outcomes, contracts and performance. Accountable for allocating demand to meet contractual requirements and financial commitments. Cultivate and nurture strong, collaborative partnerships with key suppliers, driving performance, mitigating risks, and fostering innovation by serving as the primary interface with manufacturers Analyze procurement data, market trends, and program performance to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress, identify areas for optimization, and drive continuous improvement within category management. Conduct regular performance reviews, address challenges proactively, and negotiate favorable terms to ensure a secure and sustainable supply chain. Collaborate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including demand planning, finance, risk, suppliers, implementing partners, and other buyers. Communicate clearly and persuasively, fostering strong relationships, aligning priorities, and ensuring seamless program delivery. Supporting the development of category product forecasts and take necessary actions to ensure continuity of supply Market Shaping Strategy implementation: Support the operationalization of the relevant pharmaceutical category strategy, focusing on related NextGen Market Shaping interventions Ensure continued availability and affordability of the needed category products Promote consistent quality standards through the category product portfolio procurement Support efforts to stimulate innovation through supplier relationship management Accelerate adoption of new and/ or cost-effective products to maximize the program impact Transfer category knowledge and promote strategic sourcing best practices and to prepare for country transition and long- term market viability Transaction management: Supports realization of value opportunities and supply solutions for challenging Principal Recipient requests in terms of products and/or timing Manage dynamic supplier allocation algorithm to inform the supplier allocation and operate in the procurement platform and system accordingly Tools and system support: Identifies business needs, opportunities, and challenges with regard to category management, procurement platform and system Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in global health procurement and supply chain management Subject to change by the Executive Director at any time at their sole discretion. Qualifications Essential: Advanced degree in health, science, or business.Desirable: Additional procurement or supply chain qualifications Experience Essential: At least 5-10 years demonstrated experience in public/ private health product sourcing & supplier relationship management Extensive product category management experience Desirable: Pharmaceutical sourcing and supply chain management experience Relevant experience engaging with/ within Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) Competencies Languages: An excellent working knowledge of English and knowledge of other languages would be an asset. Functional Competencies: Analytical Level-2 Business Level-2 Disease knowledge Level-2 Finance Level-2 Geopolitical Awareness Level-2 Negotiations Level-2 Operational Policy Level-2 Procurement & Supply Chain Level-2 Project Management Level-2 The Global Fund recruits top-tier talent for our open positions, in support of our mission to end AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Explore our vacancies and apply on the Global Fund Careers recruitment system. More information on working at the Global Fund is available on the Careers section of our main website. Job Posting End Date 08 March 2026 The Global Fund is a partnership designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. As an international organization, the Global Fund mobilizes and invests more than US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in more than 100 countries. In partnership with governments, civil society, technical agencies, the private sector and people affected by the diseases, we are challenging barriers and embracing innovation.