Strategic Sourcing Associate Director
Core
Strategic sourcing and category management for Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) raw materials to support development, clinical, and commercial manufacturing.
Role type
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing (CGT Raw Materials)
Builds
Robust supplier partnerships and uninterrupted supply of high-quality CGT raw materials and services.
Domain
Biotechnology / Cell and Gene Therapy / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, market analysis, financial analysis, cross-functional collaboration, data analytics, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
AI-enabled sourcing, supplier intelligence, automation, technology-enabled sourcing approaches
Technologies
Power BI, Tableau
Responsibilities
Develop and manage category and sourcing strategies for CGT raw materials; negotiate contracts and agreements with key suppliers; assess and mitigate supply chain risks; conduct market analysis and supplier assessments; collaborate with cross-functional teams including Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance; implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize sourcing processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
