Director Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Date Posted: 04/09/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 499620

Industry: Biotech/Healthcare

Job Title: Director Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Job Location: Foster City, CA, USA, 94404

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Shift: first shift

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 7

Min Hourly Rate($): 76.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 86.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: GMP, Pharmaceutical, SRM, Strategic Sourcing

Experience Desired: Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management (5 yrs); Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills, inclu (5 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

**C2C is not available**

Education

Job Description

• High School Diploma/ GED
  
  

Required Skills

• At least 7 years experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and at least 5 years in Strategic Sourcing (or equivalent) function.
• Prior experience leading outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.
• Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820).
• Extensive experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills, including cross functional projects.
• Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management.
• Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner.
• Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel.
  
  

Summary

The Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management OSD is responsible for leading external manufacturing supplier portfolio and is responsible for sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management (SRM), supplier portfolio strategy, and market and risk intelligence and risk mitigation. This role manages business relationships with multiple contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and/or direct material suppliers supporting the Small Molecule OSD Clinical and Commercial product portfolio.

This person in this role has significant experience leading strategic sourcing, negotiations and supplier strategies that optimize value for the business. Additionally, the person has excellent communication and collaboration skills, and builds strategic partnerships internally and with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier strategy, supplier relationship management (SRM), and market and risk intelligence and mitigation for suppliers supporting the OSD clinical and commercial product portfolio.
• Develops and implements the supplier portfolio strategy for the modality. Leads sourcing, contract negotiations, competitive bidding process, ensures contract compliance, and SRM. Uses standardized tools for sourcing and contracting processes.
• Responsible for executing SRM governance for suppliers based on segmentation and governance model. Leads JSC and BRM meetings, including coordinating with internal stakeholders on agenda, meeting dates, etc.
• Lead the external network (for assigned modality/area) assessment and mitigation of market and supplier risks.
• Leads/oversees RFPs/RFQs/RFIs.
• Negotiate Contracts: Confidentiality Agreements, Master Supply and Services Agreements, Amendments, PSAs and SOWs, and LOI/MOU’s as needed.
• Represent assigned modality/area on governance committees as needed/assigned.
• Lead and participate in Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement projects.
• Stay informed and knowledgeable of relevant Development and Commercial CDMO and material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Client pipeline needs.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure SSSM supports PDM and stakeholder strategic objectives.
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
  
  

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).