Sr Manager, Procurement

About the Client

The organization operates within the clinical research industry, addressing challenges that arise from disconnected stakeholders such as patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs. It provides ethical review services combined with technology solutions to streamline clinical trials and advance human health. Known for fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment, the organization emphasizes patient-centric and ethical values to positively impact trial participants and patients.

About the Opportunity

The SR MANAGER, PROCUREMENT will lead the procurement strategy for approximately $75 million in indirect spending across seven categories. This role involves setting strategic sourcing activities, primarily for Technology and Business Services, building and leading a procurement team, and collaborating across functions to optimize sourcing processes. The position directly influences cost management, vendor relationships, and procurement governance, contributing to the organization's operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategy including spend visibility, stakeholder engagement, sourcing strategies, organizational design, performance measurement, and policies.
• Own sourcing and buying processes within the source-to-pay framework.
• Design and oversee cross-functional workflows for vendor onboarding.
• Lead strategic sourcing across seven spending categories, focusing on Technology and Business Services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business is awarded to qualified vendors at optimal costs.
• Track and report value realized from sourcing activities to leadership.
• Standardize vendor onboarding experience with cross-functional teams.
• Build, manage, train, and mentor the procurement team.
• Oversee procurement governance, policy, and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead a procurement steering committee for prioritization and escalation with executive leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, engineering, technology, or similar.
• At least five years of procurement experience as a Category Manager, with sourcing experience in Technology and Business Services.
• Professional negotiation experience and training.
• Experience with mature source-to-pay processes and systems such as ERPs, spend visibility tools, and contract lifecycle management.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), or similar certification.