Senior Manager, Make/Buy Strategy & Execution
Core
Developing, operationalizing, and managing the global Make/Buy strategy to ensure strategic decisions on internal manufacturing and external sourcing are backed by rigorous financial and operational analysis.
Role type
Senior Manager, Make/Buy Strategy & Execution
Builds
Global Make/Buy strategy, standardized decision-making frameworks, and business cases for network optimization.
Domain
Manufacturing operations, supply chain management, and corporate finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
P&L ownership, cost accounting, financial modeling, site-level cost structure analysis, cross-functional project leadership, strategic sourcing knowledge, total cost of ownership (TCO) assessment, NPV/ROI/payback analysis, KPI definition and tracking
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, experience in large matrixed global organizations
Technologies
Standard project management tools
Responsibilities
Design and deploy standardized Make/Buy decision-making frameworks; reconstruct and validate site P&Ls; develop advanced financial models to prioritize Make/Buy opportunities; lead cross-functional project teams involving Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, and Procurement; oversee implementation of Make/Buy initiatives and track performance; influence senior leadership decision-making without direct authority
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership with hands-on execution