Contract Strategic Sourcing Manager

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

Role Overview

The Sourcing Manager supports commercial services Strategic Sourcing to ensure successful sourcing responsibilities such as value generation, risk mitigation, contract review and negotiations, supplier relationship management, and compliance with corporate policies. This role requires a keen focus on collaborating with commercial partners to acquire an understanding of their program requirements and working closely with external partners to effectively fulfill the strategic sourcing process.

Responsibilities:

• Review MSAs, SOWs, and other related contracts to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with third party providers to secure cost-effective services and mitigate risk
• Create, review, and validate analytics such as cost templates, spend reports, savings, and contracts
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and industry developments to inform Strategic Sourcing decisions
• Manage semi-annual supplier performance reviews
• Contribute to operational effectiveness of the Strategic Sourcing department
• Lead RFP/RFI of supplier negotiations, award suppliers, and conduct post negotiation assessments and debriefs
• Oversee and manage the contract review process in conjunction with internal stakeholders and assist with strategic sourcing operations to drive compliance with the Global Strategic Sourcing policy
• Ensure strategic sourcing policies, procedures, and practices are aligned with applicable regulations, business objectives, and industry best practices
• Extensive experience working with cross functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously to execute against targets
• Use of sourcing and spend analytical tools
• Support vendor onboarding and risk assessment

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or business major is required
• 5+ year track record within Strategic Sourcing/Procurement
• Strong negotiation, analytical, project management, and communication skills required
• Experience working within a Category Management framework for Commercial Categories, e.g., Media
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong project management skills
• Considers long-term effects and implements solutions that drive sustainable results
• Robust people skills that include developing strong relationships and solving problems
• Team oriented focus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Relevant business process knowledge