Strategic Sourcing Manager – Contract Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Contract Manufacturing.

• Spearhead the global sourcing strategy for contract manufacturing.

• Formulate Strategic Sourcing Go-To-Market planning that aligns with Business and Category Strategies.

• Perform market analysis and oversee sourcing processes.

• Create and implement global strategic sourcing initiatives aimed at cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.

• Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and comprehensive contract management.

• Define contract requirements in collaboration with business partners.

• Draft and negotiate a significant volume of contracts within time-sensitive settings.

• Analyze procurement, supplier performance, and market-trend datasets to uncover cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.

• Utilize data analytics tools to produce insights, reports, and decision support.

• Work alongside leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with business objectives.

• Establish and nurture key supplier relationships.

• Guarantee compliance with procurement policies, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability initiatives.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams on risk mitigation efforts.

• Mentor junior team members and promote collaboration across cross-functional and regional teams.

• Supervise strategic approaches to complex negotiations, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract development.

• Achieve results that align with Category Team financial targets and contribute to cost-savings forecasts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree with 2 years of Sourcing experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of Sourcing experience OR Associate’s degree with 8 years of Sourcing experience OR High school diploma / GED with 10 years of Sourcing experience.

• Demonstrated Strategic Sourcing Experience.

• Excellent Supplier Negotiation skills.

• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Tools, including Workday Strategic Sourcing and Sirion Labs.

• Experience in Contract Legal Management.

• Project Management Experience.

• Proficient in drafting and negotiating agreements, involving management of redlines, fallback positions, and ensuring cross-functional alignment through execution.

• Familiarity with sourcing Contract Manufacturing, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement.

• Experience negotiating with suppliers in Life Sciences, potentially encompassing Academic Institutions.

• Knowledge of sourcing management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management.

• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing intricate global projects in a matrixed environment.

• Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency regarding Contract Manufacturing services agreements.

• Capacity to communicate sourcing strategies effectively and influence stakeholders.

• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools.

• Awareness of regulatory landscapes and compliance requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.

• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• A discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Flexible work models where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.

• Financial plans providing opportunities to save for retirement or other goals.