Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing the sourcing and procurement strategy for incoming materials and services including those to support manufacturing, MSAT, Facilities and Engineering and Quality Control. The manager will partner with stakeholders across the business to generate savings and value. Responsibilities includes sourcing, competitive bidding, risk mitigation, supplier performance management, negotiating supply contracts, and building and managing supplier commercial relationships. The Strategic Sourcing Manager must be a change agent and an advisor to business partners, adding value by introducing new approaches, performing and leveraging spend analytics to identify opportunities, and leading cross functional execution of initiatives.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute category plans and sourcing and risk mitigation strategiesBuild and maintain internal and external supplier/vendor relationshipsPerform supply market analysis and continuously monitor market conditions, trends, and activitySource new vendors in support of business needs and procurement category strategyManage requests for information, quotations, proposals, and the bidding processWork with subject matter experts to create specifications and statements of work attached to RFPsFacilitate supplier selection in accordance with company policyNegotiate supply contracts to include pricing and business terms and conditionsLead evaluation of potential suppliers in partnership with QA/Operations and relevant business partnersProvide subject matter expertise to support business needsPartner with suppliers on vendor managed inventoryIdentify and drive implementation of efficiencies, cost savings, and risk mitigation opportunitiesUtilize problem solving as well as strategic sourcing skills to assure continuity of supply, mitigate risk and collaborate cross functionally to resolve any supplier issuesLeverage supply market knowledge to source suppliers for innovation and drive business growth and profitabilityFocus on cost reduction, cost avoidance, and strong supplier relationshipsSupport and/or lead vendor transitionsFacilitate cross functional supplier business review meetingsMitigate all elements of supply riskWork closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders and subject matter expertsQualificationsMinimum of 7 to 10 years of strategic sourcing and category management experience5+ years industry experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment in pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device manufacturing is preferredBA/BS degree in chemistry, biology, engineering or related field, preferredProcurement or related certifications a plus (ISM, CPSM, CPIM, PMP)Demonstrated experience with Procurement systemsSuperior Excel and Microsoft Office Application skillsCandidate ProfileStrong skills and experience in strategic sourcing, category management, price and contract negotiationsSuperior skills with Microsoft Office applications; Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft ProjectStrong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skillsDemonstrated experience with sourcing and procurement systemsGoal oriented with strong drive for results Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain internal and external relationshipsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to influence without direct authorityFamiliarity with 7 step sourcing process. Ability to collaborate cross functionally, lead teams, and influence othersComfortable working with multiple functions and management levels Working EnvironmentMust have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, with suppliers, and with clientsThis role operates within a professional office environment of a manufacturing operations plant. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Seating is mixed and includes open space seating, cubicle, and office space. Noise level is moderate. Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This role is sedentary. An individual may exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary entails sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.