Assistant Sourcing Manager-Indirect Spend
Core
Expert practitioner in creating competitive environments and influencing Indirect Spend vendor relationships through data-driven sourcing strategies and long-term partnerships.
Role type
Senior IC strategic sourcing manager (indirect spend)
Builds
Sustainable cost reductions, strengthened spend and category management processes, and robust market analyses for global subcategories.
Domain
Procurement / Indirect Spend / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier negotiations, Contract management, Supplier relationship management, Market research, RFQ processes, Category strategy, Cost reduction analysis, Stakeholder management, Risk management, Financial analysis
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, Lean training, Pharma industry experience, FP&A knowledge, Integrated Supply Chain knowledge
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, QlikView, Tableau, Alteryx, HFM, MS Office
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier negotiations and manage contract renewals; Perform market assessments and prequalification for indirect commodities; Develop and implement category strategies to achieve cost reductions; Partner with leadership to identify centralized sourcing opportunities and avoid maverick spend; Analyze indirect spend analytics to provide proactive recommendations; Mentor new team members and share knowledge.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC