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Senior Sourcing Manager

R&D Partners
Foster, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sourcing Manager position at R&D Partners?

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Senior Sourcing Manager in Foster City, CA.


Your main responsibilities as a Senior Sourcing Manager:

· Lead or provide support to members of the strategic sourcing and supplier management team for projects and activities such as contract negotiations, supplier selection, planning and preparation for CMO and supplier business reviews.

· Lead/support preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations, Technical Development. Quality Assurance, Analytical Operations etc.).

· Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders.

· Support annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned suppliers as needed.

· Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with suppliers, publishes meeting minutes.


What we are looking for in a Senior Sourcing Manager:

· 8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years’ experience.

· Prior experience leading manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.

· Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP).

· Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals.

· Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820)


Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical insurance – PPO, HMO &
  • Dental & Vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term disability
  • Weekly payroll
  • Expense reimbursement
  • Online timecard approval

Pay Scale:

$241,163 – $301,454 Dependent on Experience)


R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.


R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

Salary : $240,000 - $300,000

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