Strategic Sourcing Manager II

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.