Sourcing Manager
Core
Driving cost efficiencies, improving supplier performance, and mitigating risks across the supply chain for chemical and contract manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC sourcing manager (chemicals & contract manufacturing)
Builds
Strategic sourcing strategies, master agreements, and cost/service improvement initiatives for chemical and contract manufacturing suppliers.
Domain
Life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and consumer packaged goods chemical sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RFI/RFP workflow management, supplier negotiation, cost driver analysis, contract implementation, risk mitigation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Indirect sourcing (MRO/Facilities/IT), Lean Thinking, Operational Finance, Strategic Planning, Project Management
Technologies
RFI/RFP systems, contract management tools
Responsibilities
Lead RFI/RFP creation through to business award and master agreement implementation; Drive cost and service improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers; Execute risk mitigation and security of supply strategies; Manage supplier transitions and cost reduction projects.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
