Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Capital Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +18 more locations.

📋 Description

• Formulate and oversee the sourcing strategy for the capital construction category along with supplier management processes.

• Create long-term sourcing plans and forecasts for capital projects across the USA and other locations as dictated by project requirements.

• Direct the global capital sourcing strategy and manage the portfolio roadmap.

• Establish and nurture relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

• Provide guidance to Operations Engineering teams.

• Deliver market insights and sourcing expertise.

• Prepare business cases and procurement suggestions.

• Engage early in project planning to enhance sourcing and contracting results.

• Offer advice on construction delivery and contracting models.

• Oversee sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract strategies.

• Enhance cost, quality, schedule, and risk outcomes by utilizing market data and benchmarking.

• Identify, assess, and onboard qualified suppliers.

• Address supplier performance challenges and foster continuous improvement.

• Develop and uphold Supplier Relationship Management programs.

• Collaborate across various regions, functions, and categories.

• Mitigate supply, contractual, and regulatory risks in conjunction with Legal, Compliance, and other departments.

• Transform business requirements into sourcing strategies, bid packages, and commercial terms.

• Support construction contracts and commercial frameworks.

• Monitor and communicate sourcing performance, risks, and opportunities.

• Formulate long-term sourcing strategies that align with capital investment plans.

• Lead stakeholder engagement across global and cross-functional teams.

• Develop and implement value-generating sourcing initiatives.

• Maintain industry knowledge and identify best practices and innovations.

• Propel procurement transformation and process enhancements through portfolio insights and lessons learned from various projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree with 2 years of experience in Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment, OR Master’s degree with 4 years, OR Bachelor’s degree with 6 years, OR Associate’s degree with 10 years, OR High school diploma/GED with 12 years of experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Capital Engineering, Construction, and Equipment.

• Experience in delivering projects for pharmaceutical or biotechnology firms.

• Experience working with Project Management, Engineering, Project Estimating and Controls, Finance, and Legal teams.

• Understanding of capital project planning, development, and execution processes.

• Knowledge of the Capital Construction industry, including the supplier landscape and legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Familiarity with construction sourcing and contracting models such as CMAR, CMGMP, EPCM, and A&E services.

• Experience in developing or negotiating construction, engineering, or project service agreements.

• Experience in evaluating commercial structures, supplier proposals, and project risks.

• Familiarity with project cost, schedule, scope, change management, and supplier performance considerations.

• Understanding of procurement, sourcing, and category management methodologies.

• Excellent negotiation abilities.

• Capability to analyze spending data and provide insights.

• Experience utilizing market intelligence, benchmarking, and supplier information.

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to conduct benchmarking for cost, quality, risk, and innovation factors.

• Competence in leading teams within a matrix organization spanning different geographies.

• Proven track record of identifying root causes and addressing complex organizational needs.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities across a global portfolio.

• Sponsorship for this position is not guaranteed.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes a Retirement and Savings Plan with substantial company contributions.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where applicable.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.