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Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager II
Location: Remote (East Coast Hours)
Join our client as a Strategic Sourcing Manager II, where you’ll lead and manage sourcing strategies to drive business success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the complete strategic sourcing process, from analysis to negotiation and contracting.
- Develop and recommend strategies to achieve optimal results.
- Collaborate with Supplier Relationship Management and Contract Management teams.
- Create and review specifications, statements of work, and performance criteria.
- Plan and execute major RFx events, ensuring a structured evaluation and selection process.
- Analyze supply market data to support category strategies and assist in supplier transitions.
Essential Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- At least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong project and contract management skills.
- Experience with strategic sourcing practices and cost reduction initiatives.
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and interact with senior-level clients and vendors.
- Proficient in analyzing complex datasets and handling multiple priorities.
- Knowledge Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the Sales and Marketing of new drugs.
- Robust knowledge of Sourcing and sourcing strategies within the Pharmaceutical Commercial categories; demonstrated expertise in the discipline.
- Experience interacting with senior level clients and vendors; able to evaluate situations from multiple angles and sensitive to stakeholders needs while maintaining focus on bringing the best value to the organization.
- Demonstrated experience with multiple commercial functions on executing multiple sourcing projects concurrently
- Strategic thinker able to anticipate trends, understand implication and create actionable plans to prepare for future needs.