Senior Sourcing Manager

Exelixis · Alameda, CA · 1 wk ago

On-sitePurchasing$158k–$224k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Sourcing and Category Management team within the Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (SS&P) department leads strategic procurement and outsourcing to deliver cost-effective, risk-conscious sourcing solutions that drive innovation, operational excellence, and support Exelixis' business goals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Engage Business Stakeholders
Strengthens strategic partnerships and identifies sourcing or outsourcing opportunities.
Advise business stakeholders and supports governance models.
Lead stakeholder training on SS&P systems, policies, and processes.
Facilitate business stakeholder review meetings and influence adoption of sourcing strategies through consistent support and collaboration.
Manage Spend
Conduct sourcing or outsourcing initiatives for high-impact spend areas.
Leverage market intelligence for strategic sourcing or outsourcing decisions.
Drive cost savings and value creation through negotiations.
Manage end-to-end SOW development and contract execution for high-impact agreements.
Partner with Procurement Analytics team on spend management.
Collaborate with FP&A for forecasting, budgeting, and accruals.
Manage vendor performance and cost-to-deliverables alignment.
Implement supplier segmentation and performance frameworks.
Optimize Supplier Partnerships
Develops strategic supplier segmentation and performance programs.
Parentheting with business stakeholders, optimizes vendor governance and ensures alignment with sourcing and category strategy.
Develops supplier collaboration plans and supports cross-functional engagement.
Addresses escalation issues and coach lower level team members on approaches for resolution.
Manage Supply Risk
Proactively identifies enterprise-level supply chain risks.
Develops comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, including supplier diversification and business continuity plans.
Provide support to cross-functional teams to reduce risk.
Report on risk exposure to leadership.
Support compliance to corporate vendor ESG requirements.
As applicable per designated category, maintain audit inspection readiness.
Functional Responsibilities
Proactively review training to ensure current content.
Serve as advisor/mentor/coach to others in team.
Execute to SS&P business processes and policies.
May lead SS&P or cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Seen as an expert to support junior level employees in resolving challenging issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills & Abilities

Master's degree and 7 years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 9 years of related experience; or Associate degree and 11 years of experience; or Equivalent combination of education and years of experience.
Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry(ies) required.
Experience in pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology R&D outsourcing, purchasing, supplier relationship management and/or procurement role(s) required.
Familiarity with Agiloft, Ariba, SAP, Tableau or equivalent applications desired.
Advance understanding of drug discovery and development.
Advance knowledge of applicable financial (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, GAAP), category specific compliance regulations (e.g. GXP, ICH, GDPR), and legal terms and conditions (e.g., legal decisions vs. business decisions).
Intermediate knowledge of financial and operational processes including, but not limited to budgeting, accruals, forecasting, financial analyses, financial reporting, capital expenditures, invoicing, payment terms, purchase requisitions/purchase orders, importation/exportation fees, taxes, currency exchange rates, and inflation.
Advanced skills in MS Office suite of applications.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges in a collaborative environment.
Advanced demonstration of integrity, ownership, and a results-driven mindset.
Strong ability to focus on details and provide high-quality deliverables.
Demonstrate advance ability to communicate with clarity, professionalism, and influence.
Advanced ability to balance teamwork with independent initiative.
Advanced skills in customer service and prioritization in dynamic environments.
Intermediate to advanced skills to cultivate productive partnerships across stakeholders and vendors.

Environmental Requirements

Primarily working indoors in an office environment. Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $157,500 - $223,500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors. In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.