Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

Overview

The Sourcing Manager or Senior Sourcing Manager will support Commercial Strategic Sourcing activities, ensuring effective supplier engagement, value generation, cost savings, cost avoidance, process efficiencies, risk mitigation, and compliance with Client’s Global Strategic Sourcing policies. The role requires close collaboration with commercial partners and external suppliers to deliver measurable financial and operational results.

• Serve as a strategic sourcing partner to Commercial organization, providing ongoing advisory support and execution ownership
• Review, assess, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and related agreements to secure cost savings, and favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk
• Manage RFPs and RFIs, supplier negotiations, award processes, and post negotiation assessments and debriefs
• Develop, review, and validate sourcing analytics including cost models, spend reports, savings and cost avoidance tracking, and contract documentation
• Analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies and negotiations
• Manage semi annual supplier performance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee contract review processes in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders
• Support supplier onboarding, risk assessment, and ongoing supplier governance activities
• Contribute to the operational effectiveness of the Commercial Strategic Sourcing function through process improvement and best practice sharing
• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivery, quality, financial results, and speed to market

• A mindset focused on problem solving, influence, and partnership
• Accountability for outcomes, savings, and business impact
• The ability to work in close partnership with Client teams as a trusted partner within a PSR engagement
• A commitment to continuity, knowledge retention, and disciplined execution

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, with additional experience expected for Senior level consideration
• Demonstrated experience supporting Commercial categories such as Marketing Services, PR, Meetings, Exhibits and Displays, etc. or related services
• Proven track record of delivering negotiated savings
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
• Experience working within a Category Management framework preferred
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Experience with P2P systems such as SAP and Ariba
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• A results oriented, team focused approach