Strategic Sourcing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect categories (e.g., IT, Marketing, Facilities, Professional Services, Travel, Transportation).
• Develop and execute category and subcategory strategies aligned with business objectives, compliance requirements, and long-term value creation.
• Drive complex, high-value supplier negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms, service levels, and risk mitigation outcomes.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle including drafting, reviewing, negotiating (in partnership with Legal), execution, and compliance monitoring.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction, value enhancement, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders across Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, IT, Marketing, and Corporate Functions.
• Partner cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies with operational needs, regulatory expectations, and financial targets.
• Monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes impacting indirect spend categories.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply, operational, financial, and compliance risks through sourcing strategy and supplier diversification.
• Track and report on savings, KPIs, supplier performance, and compliance against contracted terms.
• Lead or support procurement transformation initiatives including payment terms optimization, vendor onboarding, SAP data cleanup, supplier diversity programs, and taxonomy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, with exposure to indirect categories strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated success in complex, high-value agreements.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated environments preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Jaggaer) and contract lifecycle management tools.
• Experience using data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and ambiguous environment.
• Procurement certifications (CPSM, CIPS) a plus.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, supplier performance programs, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies, category management, supplier risk management, and total cost of ownership principles.