Sourcing Manager

Duties:
- Implement complex Category Strategy following TOM and develop it for corporate center led model (incl. Complex and/or high spend negotiation) and inform accordingly local Business Partners BPs.
- Bring potential innovation to Client and local market intelligence.
- Identify, evaluate and classify sourcing risks and devise risk mitigation measures.
Manage risk exposure.
- Identify and evaluate existing and potential local suppliers as well as the establishment and maintenance of supplier relations.
- Introduce innovation from external marketplace.
- Use Business Review Meeting and KPI leverage to resolve potential issues at an early stage.
- Manage local Business Partners actively and collaborate in order to align common goals.
- Coordinate Business Partner Demands within Sourcing and ensure that relevant information is shared and Business Partner is supported adequately.
- Optimize buying channels and leverage market opportunities.
- Leverage sourcing tools (including e- or reverse-auction, parallel negotiation, etc.) - Maximize usage of Master Services Agreements (MSAs) or Frame Services Agreements (FSAs) as possible.
- Oversees the Supplier performance management program for assigned categories - Oversees the Supplier diversity program for assigned categories.
- Negotiates, reviews and executes contracts Potentially lead and drive Regional Sourcing projects potentially.

Skills: Requirements
(8 ) years of experience in category management Pharmaceutical industry knowledge a plus.
Marketing or Meetings & Events Expertise.

Demonstrated efficiency in the following:
Demand Management; Market and supply analysis; Negotiation; Total cost of ownership, saving, and NPV;
Project management; Delivering against commitments.

Experience / background in the following; Contract management, Supplier relationship management, RFP process, Negotiation and/or Contract Management.
Solid experience with contract terms negotiation, issue spotting and risk evaluation.
Procurement /category management expertise (preferably marketing services). Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timeline.
Strong project management skills, ability to influence and bring teams to consensus and agreement

Education:
Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution. Areas may include; Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical, Business Administration or Bachelor's Degree with described work experience mentioned above.

Required Skills:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Ridgefield, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person