Sr Strategic Sourcing Mgr - R&D Services

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 17 Jul 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead category management for approximately $250M in annual R&D Services spend, developing and executing long-term, transformational sourcing strategies that create sustainable competitive advantage.
• Build and mature the R&D Services category from an early stage by developing category strategies, supplier segmentation, and capability roadmaps.
• Partner with cross-functional R&D stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization to influence strategy adoption and align sourcing decisions with business priorities.
• Drive measurable year-over-year value improvements across cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives including RFx events, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations to maximize value and manage risk.
• Develop market intelligence, benchmarking, and gap analyses to identify opportunities, inform strategy, and recommend improvements to leadership.
• Strengthen supplier management practices through supplier stratification, relationship management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Improve procurement effectiveness by driving process and system enhancements, ensuring governance compliance, and educating stakeholders on sourcing policies and Procure-to-Pay practices.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required, minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in R&D Sourcing, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Nice to Have: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, supply chain, information systems, life sciences, law, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred, Strong understanding of the economics, supplier landscape, and market trends within R&D services, software, and technical services categories, Experience in global category management, including strategy development and execution using strategic sourcing methodologies, Experience working in large, multi-divisional organizations, preferably within regulated or engineering-driven industries such as MedTech, Pharma, Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Industrial, Knowledge of FDA-regulated environments and associated compliance considerations, Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver business results, Excellent communication, negotiation, and program management skills, with strong judgment, problem-solving ability, and legal/contractual acumen, Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with strong collaboration skills and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in R&D Sourcing, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, supply chain, information systems, life sciences, law, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of the economics, supplier landscape, and market trends within R&D services, software, and technical services categories.
• Experience in global category management, including strategy development and execution using strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Experience working in large, multi-divisional organizations, preferably within regulated or engineering-driven industries such as MedTech, Pharma, Automotive, Aerospace, or Heavy Industrial.
• Knowledge of FDA-regulated environments and associated compliance considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver business results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and program management skills, with strong judgment, problem-solving ability, and legal/contractual acumen.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with strong collaboration skills and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Market research and analysis.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Project management and process improvement.
• Financial analysis and budgeting.
• Communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Simple Steps (global well-being program).

Pay

$144,000.00 - $216,000.00 USD

Schedule

A minimum of 4 days a week onsite.