Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Role: Manager, Strategic Sourcing supporting Procurement, focusing on developing and executing category strategies for marketing subcategories such as Data Insights, Promotional Items, Print, Media, Creative Agencies, and Events. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, vendor selection, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, and process improvement to deliver cost savings and business impact. Key activities involve data analysis, financial planning, compliance monitoring, project management, and supplier relationship management. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience; expertise in category strategy, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration; strong stakeholder management skills. Preferred: experience with Supplier Diversity Programs. High-value specifics: supports marketing and sales functions, regional and global scope, based in Fort Worth, TX, with a focus on external services procurement in the biopharma context, emphasizing strategic sourcing best practices.