Senior Sourcing Manager

Our client, an american biotechnology, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals company, is looking to hire a Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing to join them remotely!

*** This is a 6 month contract with the opportunity to extend or convert!***

They are looking for a dedicated and creative Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing to optimize their sourcing team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations/ Cost reduction & value creation initiatives with key suppliers

• Leads process improvements/ Programs which impact Global Strategic Sourcing teams

• Design and implement best-practice sourcing strategies, using data analytics and industry intelligence to meet cost savings targets.

• Incorporate key cost drivers, with targets improvements in cost and operational efficiency

• Set priorities based on stakeholder input, savings potential, and organizational readiness

• Conduct the annual price collection and negotiation program for North Americna contracts

• Forge professional and effective relationships with key stakeholders, supply chain colleagues, process partners, and vendors

• Develop and own strategic contract roadmaps, demosntrating or pro-active approach to negotiation and long term vision for category development

• Identify and lead bid opportunities and prepare timely RFPs utilizing technology sourcing, where applicable

• Prepare for, lead and support key vendor negotiations

• Act as a liason to assist key stakeholders to achieve business objectives

• Produce and present monthly reports and status updates to senior leaders

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain and/or Finance

• 7+ years experience in Strategic sourcing

• Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, business case development, ERP systems