Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager II – 6 Month Contract

Employment type: Contract

Location: Remote – Must work EST hours

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing end-to-end strategic sourcing processes, from analysis through negotiation and contracting.
• Recommend appropriate strategies and tactics to obtain desired results.
• Collaborate with the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team and Contract Management as needed.
• Operate within Preferred Supplier Programs with specific policies, procedures, and tools.
• Develop and review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.
• Plan and launch major RFx events and assist the team in an organized evaluation and selection process.
• Analyze supply market and procurement data to support category strategies.
• Assist business partners in identifying and transitioning to new suppliers.
• Monitor and manage project baselines to ensure activities occur as planned, including scope, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of business experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong project and contract management skills combined with experience in strategic sourcing practices, vendor dashboards, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience interacting with senior‑level clients and vendors.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple commercial functions to execute concurrent sourcing projects.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the sales and marketing of new drugs.
• Robust knowledge of sourcing strategies within pharmaceutical commercial categories, with demonstrated expertise in the discipline.
• Experience interacting with senior‑level clients and vendors; able to evaluate situations from multiple angles and remain sensitive to stakeholder needs while maintaining focus on organizational value.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple commercial sourcing projects concurrently.
• Strategic thinker able to anticipate trends, understand implications, and create actionable plans to prepare for future needs.