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Pharma Procurement Playbook: A Guide to Supplier Selection [eBook]
In pharmaceutical manufacturing and procurement, supplier selection is a strategic decision that can determine product quality, speed to market, and long-term competitiveness.
Yet many organizations still approach this critical process through siloed decision-making that creates costly blind spots.
This comprehensive guide, developed in partnership with Collaborative Sourcing, outlines established methodologies to build resilient, value-generating partnerships with CDMOs and API manufacturers.
Download this guide for:
- Strategic supplier profiling techniques – How to define your ideal partner profile before you start searching, ensuring better alignment from day one
- Cross-functional team structures – Breaking down silos between Procurement, Quality, Technical Operations, and other stakeholders for holistic decision-making
- The 5-C’s Evaluation Framework – A systematic supplier evaluation approach to assess Capability, Capacity, Cost, Compliance, and Collaboration across potential partners
- Complete RFx methodology – Crafting compelling RFI, RFP, and RFQ documents that attract the right suppliers and enable fair comparison
- Realistic timeline management – Why the “tortoise and hare” principle applies to supplier selection, and how proper planning accelerates outcomes
- Deep dive assessment strategies – Moving beyond paper evaluations to site visits, reference checks, and partnership alignment that predict long-term success
Based on real-world experience and industry best practices, this guide provides actionable frameworks for organizations of all sizes—from resource-constrained biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies managing complex supplier networks.
The methodologies outlined create the foundation for supplier relationships that drive innovation, ensure quality, and accelerate patient access to critical medicines. Success requires patience, rigor, and collaborative commitment.