Strategic Sourcing Lead - Energy & Utilities

Strategic/Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager (energy/utilities) This role can be based in any of these locations: Indianapolis, IN; Tucson, AZ; Branchburg, NJ; Carlsbad, CA; Santa Clara, CA; or Pleasanton, CA. This hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 days offsite). Responsibilities You will bring analytical thinking, planning, execution, and a strategic focus to the procurement sourcing and delivery capability area within Energy/Utilities. You will proactively identify and drive strategies for managing and sourcing third‑party spend requirements. You will also play the role of Category strategy owner in charge of driving, coordinating, and signing the category strategy. You will collaborate with internal procurement teams and business stakeholders to build and implement comprehensive category sourcing and spend management strategies aligned to business needs and functional objectives. Work closely with other team members, as a peer coach, project or workstream lead, to identify opportunities to aggregate customer demand, drive buying channel automation, deliver day‑to‑day activities, and provide capacity, expertise, and oversight to productivity and other customer‑oriented projects and solutions. Roles and Responsibilities You will play a variety of roles according to your experience and knowledge, including but not limited to: Category and Sourcing subject‑matter expert in Facilities and Utilities (Utilities Focus), conducting market and internal analysis to develop strategies, best practices, and guidance on tactical plans for how Roche should source and negotiate third‑party goods and services. + Procurement delivery practitioner delivering and executing: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead and execute competitive sourcing for power and natural gas in deregulated markets. Market Analysis & Planning: Maintain a strong understanding of power and gas markets and infrastructure. Risk & Financial Management: Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate energy price volatility. Supplier Management: Manage critical supplier relationships with energy retailers and utilities. Sustainability & Compliance: Procure and manage environmental commodities and support corporate targets. Qualifications – Strategic Sourcing Manager (energy/utilities) Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline. 4‑7 years of in‑depth procurement experience in strategic sourcing, category management, project management, complex procurement contracting, and operational category efficiency projects. Demonstrated experience in managing regional or global cross‑functional project teams. Proven financial and business acumen. Experience in procurement systems and processes. Proficiency in Energy, Sustainability, Energy Markets, Renewables and knowledge of adjacent commodities. Skills in project management. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $79,800 - $148,200. Qualifications – Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager (energy/utilities) Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or a related discipline. 7+ years of procurement experience in strategic sourcing, global category management, complex procurement contracting, and operational category efficiency projects. Solid leadership experience and deep category knowledge. Experience in procurement systems and processes. Deep knowledge of Facilities and Utilities and adjacent commodities. Skills in project management. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Indiana is $99,400 - $184,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits information available at Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. Where pay transparency applies, details are provided based on the primary posting location. For this role, the primary location is Santa Clara. If you are interested in additional locations, we will provide the relevant compensation details later. Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to employ, promote, and otherwise treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including protection for veteran status and individuals with disabilities, in accordance with all applicable laws. If you have a disability and need an accommodation, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants ( #J-18808-Ljbffr Roche