Director, Commercial Strategic Sourcing

Mineralys Therapeutics seeks a Director of Commercial Strategic Sourcing to lead vendor management and procurement strategy across commercial categories including media, marketing agencies, and patient support programs. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing vision and category management for commercial spend areas
• Develop and manage key vendor relationships, building partnerships for continuous improvement
• Own RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and bid defense meetings for commercial categories
• Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and contracts to optimize terms and pricing for the organization
• Drive annual cost savings through negotiation, supplier consolidation, and process optimization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years strategic sourcing experience with 5+ years commercial category expertise
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
• Knowledge of commercial pharmaceutical sourcing categories and processes
• Strong financial acumen and budget forecasting abilities
• Experience leading sourcing teams and cross-functional collaborations