Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager

Key Duties And Responsibilities Leads Category Management for specific complex category areas, including development of sourcing strategies, management of strategic supplier relationships and performance management, plus tactical RFx activities. Uses applicable e‑Sourcing tools to support sourcing activities and analysis. Drives development and implementation of sourcing strategies and cost reduction initiatives. Performs market research to support category strategies and/or sourcing activities; filters data into relevant, actionable formats. Manages Supplier Performance/Relationship Management, including Executive Business Reviews (internal and third-party); responsible for meeting preparation, pre‑read documents, capturing action items, follow‑up, and ensuring Supplier Performance Dashboards are completed in advance. Supports Business Owners with identification of sourcing risks; coordinates with Risk Subject Matter Experts to assess and develop mitigation plans. Manages the full RFx process: requirements development, drafting RFP documents, facilitating team/vendor sessions, negotiating terms and pricing, and supporting execution of Supplier Agreements. Develops annual cost savings targets with Business Partners and Finance. Manages complex negotiations on price and terms, often with Business Partners and Legal. Creates comprehensive negotiation planners to align internal parties upfront. Mentors junior sourcing colleagues, temporary workers, and/or college co‑ops as directed. Knowledge And Skills Deep understanding of Category Management/Strategic Sourcing (RFx execution, negotiation, contract execution, supplier performance management, business stakeholder management). Acts as a trusted resource to bring ideas that create tangible business value. Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong knowledge of ERP systems and related e‑Sourcing tools; experience with business intelligence/reporting platforms. Expertise in complex supplier negotiations and supplier management. Strong analytical capabilities; PowerPoint skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau (or similar) for reporting/data generation. Demonstrated use of Continuous Improvement tools (e.g., Pareto Charts, Flow Diagrams) to drive process improvements. Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to create detailed plans and manage dependencies/critical paths. Collaborative leadership across business partners and functions including Legal, Compliance, and Finance. Strong written/verbal communication; ability to present and lead meetings with senior management. Deep knowledge of contract law and agreement risk awareness (e.g., NDAs, Master Services Agreements). Ability to manage multiple projects, deliver on time, and work autonomously with minimal direction. Education And Experience Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (4‑year college/university). Typically 6+ years of specific sourcing experience; ideally in pharmaceutical/biotech, or equivalent education/experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr