Accountabilities:

Develop and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives for contract manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business objectives, category strategies, and enterprise priorities.
Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and negotiations to secure competitive commercial terms and high-quality procurement solutions.
Design and implement strategic sourcing go-to-market plans, including market analysis, sourcing strategies, negotiation planning, and supplier engagement.
Manage the complete contract lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering and drafting through negotiation, execution, and ongoing supplier performance management.
Develop clear contractual requirements in collaboration with business partners, defining project scope, deliverables, responsibilities, timelines, and performance expectations.
Draft and negotiate a high volume of contracts in a time-sensitive environment, leveraging established legal templates, resources, and negotiation frameworks.
Analyze procurement datasets, supplier performance indicators, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decisions.
Use data analytics and procurement technologies to generate insights, prepare reports, and monitor sourcing performance.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships that encourage quality, innovation, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.
Act as a trusted advisor to business leadership, providing recommendations on market conditions, supplier capabilities, sourcing strategies, and procurement opportunities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Procurement, to ensure sourcing activities meet regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, internal controls, risk management frameworks, and sustainability objectives.
Partner with the Commercial Category team to ensure sourcing execution supports broader procurement priorities and financial targets.
Lead and facilitate collaboration across global and regional stakeholders, ensuring sourcing strategies address diverse business requirements.
Support complex negotiations and guide sourcing colleagues in establishing effective RFP processes, supplier evaluation criteria, and contract development frameworks.
Provide guidance and support to junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Monitor financial performance and deliver results against established category targets, including cost optimization and savings forecasts.

Requirements

Doctorate degree; or master's degree with at least 2 years of sourcing experience; or bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of sourcing experience; or associate's degree with at least 8 years of sourcing experience; or high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of sourcing experience.
Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, procurement management, and supplier relationship management.
Strong supplier negotiation capabilities, with proven success managing complex commercial agreements and achieving favorable business outcomes.
Experience leading contract manufacturing sourcing initiatives, including supplier management, cost optimization, and performance measurement.
Knowledge of suppliers and procurement markets within the life sciences industry, including experience negotiating with relevant category suppliers and, where applicable, academic institutions.
Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including managing contract redlines, fallback positions, and cross-functional approvals through execution.
Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, category management, supplier performance management, and end-to-end contract lifecycle processes.
Experience using global e-sourcing and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms, such as Workday Strategic Sourcing or Sirion Labs.
Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, ERP platforms, and advanced analytics tools to support procurement decisions and process automation.

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