Director, Procurement Strategic Sourcing

The Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement leads global sourcing strategies for both direct and indirect spend in a regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences environment. They collaborate across functions, and focus on cost optimization, compliance, supplier performance, and alignment with business goals. The role demands strong leadership, strategic sourcing expertise, and experience in complex, regulated global markets.

The Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement is responsible for leading global sourcing strategies across direct and indirect spend categories within a regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences environment. This role oversees a team of sourcing professionals and partners cross-functionally to develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize cost, ensure compliance, enhance supplier performance, and support enterprise-wide business objectives. The position requires deep expertise in strategic sourcing, strong leadership capabilities, and experience operating in complex, regulated global markets. This is a hybrid position with the expectation to be onsite at the Princeton office on a regular basis.

Main Responsibilities, Activities, Duties and Tasks

• Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement/sourcing leadership experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing global sourcing team, cultivating a culture of trust, inclusion, and performance.
• Drive category strategy development and execution across direct and indirect categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and sustainability targets.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive stakeholders, influencing decision-making with credibility, clarity, and insight.
• Foster supplier relationships grounded in transparency, mutual value creation, and ethical practices.
• Identify and champion innovative and sustainable sourcing solutions, aligning with company ESG objectives.
• Guide cross-functional teams through complex negotiations and risk management, maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach under pressure.
• Promote a culture of continuous evolution, encouraging experimentation, learning, and proactive problem-solving.
• Model and embed a commitment to extraordinary performance — setting high standards and delivering against ambitious goals.
• Represent Procurement in global forums, contributing to business transformation and long-term strategic planning.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Professional Experience, Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement/sourcing leadership experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing global teams and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Expertise across a diverse range of direct and indirect categories.
• Strong knowledge of regulated environments (e.g., FDA, EMA, GMP, GxP).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Jaggaer) and contract management platforms.
• Skilled in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI) to inform data-driven decisions.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, PMP) are a plus.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, matrixed, global organization with agility and resilience

Soft Skills – Company Values & Behaviors

• Passion - Brings energy, ownership, and enthusiasm to drive impactful outcomes and inspire teams toward excellence.
• People - Leads with empathy and inclusivity, building strong relationships and prioritizing team growth and well-being.
• Sustainability - Champions ethical, responsible sourcing by integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations into long-term strategies.
• Extraordinary - Pushes boundaries with creativity and bold thinking to deliver exceptional quality and transformative results.
• Continuous Evolution - Embraces change with curiosity and agility, fostering innovation and continuous improvement across functions

Bracco Diagnostics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.