Global Sourcing Manager

About the role

Neogen is seeking a skilled and business-minded Global Sourcing Manager to lead supplier sourcing, qualification, contract negotiation, and supplier performance activities for designated product lines and commodities. This role is ideal for a procurement professional who can balance strategic sourcing, risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier relationship management to support operational excellence and long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers to support designated product lines and commodity needs.
• Prepare bid requests, contract proposals, and related documentation to initiate and support procurement processes.
• Negotiate and execute supplier agreements that help secure a competitive market position for the organization.
• Manage supplier performance, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Identify key materials and develop secondary and tertiary supplier strategies to support supply continuity.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and other internal teams to onboard suppliers and resolve supplier-related concerns.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, supply chain, or a related business function.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to assess market conditions, identify sourcing risks, and recommend appropriate business actions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Finance, or Legal.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, documents, and supplier onboarding requirements.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment and a professional approach to stakeholder management.

Benefits

• A standard benefits package designed to support eligible employees.
• The opportunity to contribute to global sourcing strategies that support critical business objectives.
• A collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork and supplier excellence are valued.
• Meaningful work involving supplier qualification, risk management, and continuous improvement.