Analyst, Global Strategic Sourcing

Position Overview

The Analyst, Global Strategic Sourcing (Contract Manufacturing & Business Development) supports strategic sourcing initiatives across external suppliers, including BD partnerships and contract manufacturing, through financial analysis, business insights, and cross-functional coordination. This role works closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support supplier and BD performance, ensure alignment across internal stakeholders and external partners, and contribute to sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing management and performance of BD partnerships, including data tracking, reporting, and participation in business reviews, ensuring alignment on operational and commercial objectives.
• Assist in analyzing BD business performance (revenue, cost, profitability) and preparing insights for leadership review.
• Support lifecycle management of BD partnerships, including onboarding coordination, ongoing performance tracking, and support of product or business changes.
• Affirm alignment between BD partners and internal teams on product specifications, compliance requirements, and documentation expectations.
• Support change management activities related to BD products and suppliers (e.g., design changes, process updates, supplier changes) in alignment with internal quality and regulatory systems.
• Provide support for select business development initiatives, including partnerships, product launches, and market expansion efforts.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Decision

• Support development and maintenance of financial, forecasting, and reporting tools/models to support AOP, sourcing initiatives, and operational decision-making, in alignment with Finance.
• Afford assistance with scenario analysis and investment evaluations (e.g., make vs. buy, supplier selection, BD performance) to support cross-functional decision-making.
• Compile and analyze data to support planning activities and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare presentations and reporting materials for leadership review, ensuring alignment with Finance reporting and assumptions.

Strategic Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing

• Support strategic sourcing activities across CMOs and external suppliers, including data analysis, supplier research, and cost tracking.
• Afford assistance to Technical Sourcing, Operations, and Quality teams with supplier performance tracking and reporting.
• Support make vs. buy analyses, supplier benchmarking, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Afford analytical and coordination support for contract manufacturing initiatives, including product transfers and portfolio changes.

Cross-Functional Program & Project Management

• Support cross-functional initiatives related to BD partnerships, contract manufacturing strategies, and sourcing programs.
• Afford assistance in coordinating activities across Sourcing, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Finance.
• Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables; maintain project documentation and status updates.

Commercial & Contract Support

• Support review and organization of BD, CMO, and supplier contract information, including pricing and key commercial terms.
• Afford assistance in developing and analyzing pricing models and cost data for BD partnerships.
• Provide analytical support for sourcing decisions, negotiations, and cost evaluations.
• Identify cost reduction and cost tracking opportunities.