Sourcing Execution Manager IV

Strategic Sourcing Execution Manager IV 6 month contract Remote EST hours Role Description: The Strategic Sourcing Execution Manager, Research & Development IV tasks include: Develop and enable sourcing strategies that align with business needs while meeting financial, operational, risk, quality, regulatory, and supply assurance objectives Oversee key supplier relationships through supplier performance management, governance, and alignment to business objectives Ensure and monitor compliance with sourcing policies and processes through stakeholder communication, training, and reporting of exceptions/deviations Drive savings across sourcing activities and ensure savings realization into financials Execute high-value sourcing activities by conducting market assessments, gathering business requirements, managing RFx processes, leading negotiations, and establishing strategic contractual infrastructure Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, ethical standards, GLP, ICH E6 guidelines, J-SOX, and Third-Party Risk Management requirements Assess and mitigate supplier risks while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance Develop KPIs and reporting processes to measure sourcing performance and outcomes against objectives Provide regular reporting and tracking of sourcing initiatives, progress, risks, and issues Provide category expertise and supplier market insights to business partners Execute sourcing activities in alignment with company best practices including spend analysis, RFx tools, contract management, and Preferred Supplier Programs Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), amendments, task orders, and change orders Support additional activities and projects as assigned Knowledge & Experience Demonstrated strategic sourcing experience within Pharmaceutical or Biotech R&D categories Experience executing R&D sourcing projects that resulted in preferred or strategic partnerships Strong sourcing expertise, category knowledge, and collaborative business partnering skills Experience interacting with senior-level stakeholders and suppliers Basic understanding of ICH E6 guidelines and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sciences, or related technical field

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