Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the Company

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional team to build business cases for outsourcing products
• Lead vendor scouting and due diligence for vendor selection
• Support Strategic Sourcing to drive successful product launches and manage vendors
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors
• Evolve and standardize outsourced manufacturing RFQ process
• Establish third-party strategic sourcing strategy and manage supplier relationships
• Address ongoing supply chain issues and implement risk mitigation plans
• Adhere to company policies and procedures for inventory and logistics management
• Support global ESG initiatives at third-party vendors
• Ensure procurement/sourcing decisions align with quality objectives, GMP/GDP practices, and FDA regulations, working closely with Quality group

Experience/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, materials management, strategic sourcing, planning, or procurement
• Sterile Pharmaceutical or Biotech product experience in US markets required
• Significant ERP experience (SAP, COUPA and Tableau preferred)
• Third level degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance/Accounting, or related discipline preferred
• CIPS/APICS certification or Project Management certification is a plus
• Detailed knowledge of sales, forecasting, planning, buying, and distribution
• Deep understanding of the product development, approval, and launch process in an FDA regulated industry (will be assessed during interviews)
• Detailed knowledge of negotiation, procurement, strategic sourcing, and contracting
• Proven track-record of successful New Product Implementations with pharmaceutical companies, CMOs, or CPOs
• Proven track record in influencing organizational change at strategic and tactical levels
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage complex new product developments and third-party relationships
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely informed decisions
• Ability to research, collect, and analyze complex or diverse information, and develop strategies and objectives for the organization
• Strong project management skills with the ability to design workflows and procedures and complete all projects on time and within budget
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and communicate change effectively
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism and react well under pressure
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

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