Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing - Equipment

Role Summary

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing - Equipment. Lead category management for Equipment across the value chain, developing scalable strategies, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and driving multi-year sourcing execution to support business goals. Based in Boston, MA with global scope and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in building trusted stakeholder relationships, understanding objectives, and driving multi-year strategic and operational plans.
• Manage Equipment category globally, including strategy development, supplier relationship management, and tactical RFx activities.
• Conduct market research and translate data into actionable insights.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and refresh category strategies with business stakeholders for related sub-categories.
• Lead negotiations and contracts with Vertex suppliers.
• Oversee Supplier Performance/Relationship Management, including executive-level reporting and follow-up.
• Lead change management and communications to identify risks and mitigate them.
• Collaborate on risk and resiliency strategies to ensure continuity in preclinical portfolios.
• Define KPIs and integrate them into contractual documents and dashboards to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify risks with Risk SME involvement and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead the RFx process end-to-end, including requirements, RFPs, vendor negotiations, and supplier agreements.
• Define value objectives and cost-savings targets with business partners and finance, and ensure achievement.
• Mentor sourcing colleagues, temporary workers, and co-ops as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MS or MBA in Scientific or Business discipline preferred.
• Proficient category-specific sourcing experience in Equipment and related maintenance services in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Strong understanding of the regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Six Sigma certification desired.
• Ability to contribute to goal-setting for Strategic Sourcing.
• Experience leading all aspects of Strategic Sourcing (RFx, negotiation, contract execution, supplier performance, stakeholder management).
• Ability to influence senior leadership and act as a thought partner.
• Proficiency in O2C processes, 3PL/4PL, GDP, and supplier risk management.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, e-Sourcing tools, BI and reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical capabilities and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and related tools.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement tools and project management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; capable of engaging executive audiences.
• Track record managing multiple complex projects with timely deliverables.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and category management
• Negotiation and contract management
• Supplier relationship and performance management
• Market research and data analysis
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Change management and stakeholder communication
• Leadership and mentoring
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site as designated; travel to facilities as needed.