Senior Sourcing Advisor (Professional Services)

W2 only, no C2C, must be authorized to work in the US (both now and in the future).

Senior Sourcing Advisor (Professional Services) (Contract) - Hybrid in Madison, WI. Apply now for this opportunity at Carex!

Carex is partnering with a Biotech organization to identify a strategic and results-driven Senior Sourcing Advisor with a focus on Professional Services. This role serves as a key liaison between Category Managers, internal business owners, and suppliers throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

The Senior Sourcing Advisor will lead sourcing initiatives for unmanaged or complex categories, acting as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders. This role requires strong sourcing and procurement expertise, commercial negotiation experience, and the ability to independently drive solutions that balance cost, quality, and risk while meeting evolving business needs.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and brings deep analytical capability, negotiation strength, and enterprise-level contract management experience.

Duration: 4-6 months

Pay rate: $75/hr Carex benefits

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, including RFI/RFP/RFQ development and execution.
• Analyze supplier proposals in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Drive commercial negotiations to optimize cost, service quality, and risk mitigation outcomes.
• Own the supply agreement and contracting process, leveraging Sourcing and Contract Analyst support as needed.
• Apply advanced sourcing methodologies including Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), ROI analysis, make/buy assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Identify and evaluate alternative or backup suppliers using industry-standard practices.
• Lead or support supplier visits (onsite and virtual) and supplier business reviews.
  
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary sourcing contact for Business Owners in unmanaged categories.
• Communicate initiative updates and sourcing progress clearly to stakeholders and leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across Procurement, Finance, Operations, IT, and Legal.
• Educate internal teams on sourcing standards, supplier expectations, and procurement processes.
• Present sourcing strategies, cost analyses, and negotiation outcomes to multi-level audiences.
  
  
  

Performance, Savings & Risk Management

• Mine spend and supplier data to generate actionable sourcing insights.
• Drive aggressive savings initiatives aligned to procurement targets and continuously manage the savings pipeline.
• Document and communicate savings achievements and engage business owners in process improvements.
• Support supplier due diligence and ensure appropriate risk mitigation measures are incorporated into agreements.
• Collaborate in category implementation through market intelligence, data analysis, and supplier negotiations.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, finance, IT, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with supplier leadership and managing enterprise-level contracts.
• Strong understanding of contractual terms, conditions, and risk mitigation principles.
• Proven experience leading sourcing processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ).
• Advanced analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and sourcing modeling techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential job duties with or without accommodation.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing Professional Services categories.
• 2 years of experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• 3 years of hands-on sourcing process execution.
• Experience within regulated environments (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and/or cGMP).
• Familiarity with supplier risk frameworks and compliance standards.
  
  
  

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Hybrid role based in Madison, WI.
• Ability to work on a computer approximately 90% of the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally (approximately 5% of workday)
• Up to 10% travel may be required, including occasional overnight or weekend travel.
• Commitment to inclusion, accountability, integrity, and teamwork in alignment with company values.
• Support and comply with Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures.
  
  
  

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in shaping strategic supplier partnerships while driving measurable business value. The Senior Sourcing Advisor will have significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to influence cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management at an enterprise level.