Global Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager - Clinical (Durham, NC)

Role Summary

Global Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager - Clinical (Durham, NC) leads strategic sourcing initiatives and end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories, including Clinical Technologies, Corporate/Enterprise Technologies, and Clinical Services. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive value creation and align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, management, and execution of category strategies to support Fortrea’s strategic imperatives and mission.
• Partner with leaders across the enterprise to provide efficient and effective category strategies and preferred suppliers.
• Manage multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives, driving value through supplier relationship management.
• Conduct regular contract review meetings with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure performance meets expectations.
• Cultivate a strong team environment and service culture to deliver timely and quality services.
• Own and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze procurement metrics and spend analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices.
• Deliver savings and value targets across multiple dimensions, including material deflation and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA preferred or a related field.
• Required: A deep knowledge of sourcing processes, market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management.
• Required: In-depth knowledge of category strategy, management and sourcing, methodologies, and best practices.
• Required: Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve complex problems to drive value.
• Required: Deep business and financial acumen and strong strategic and conceptual skills.
• Required: Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Required: Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Required: Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data.
• Required: Interpersonal skills and ability to build, develop and maintain trusted relationships both internally and externally.
• Required: Attention to detail and accuracy in analysis.
• Required: Ability to make decisions and commit to completion dates.
• Required: Ability to troubleshoot issues of high complexity.
• Required: Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred or a related field.
• Required: 10+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles or allied fields.
• Required: Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Required: Ability to work autonomously and operate with significant autonomy.
• Required: Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tool.

Education

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid role with expectation to work within Durham headquarters 2-3 days each week.
• Physical demands: occasional travel (domestic and international), office environment, and lifting up to 15-20 lbs.