Strategic Sourcing Manager - Capital Construction & Equipment

Role Summary

Strategic Sourcing Manager for Capital Construction & Equipment. Support the sourcing strategy, develop and execute the sourcing plan, and manage supplier relationships to optimize cost, performance, and risk aligned to business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) to ensure best-in-class procurement practices
• Analyze large datasets related to procurement, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies
• Use value tracking and data analytics tools to generate insights, create reports, and support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives; act as a trusted advisor and thought leader with accountability to leaders
• Understand and influence business needs to drive procurement strategies that support enterprise priorities
• Establish and manage key supplier relationships to enhance quality, innovation, and long-term value
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, risk mitigation strategies, and sustainability initiatives
• Work effectively with internal partners and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills
• Work closely with Procurement Capital and Facility Category team to ensure sourcing execution alignment with the overall procurement strategy
• Provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Guide and facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to implement sourcing solutions effectively
• Ensure all Capital Construction and Equipment procurement activities comply with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements; partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity to manage risk
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing peers to oversee complex negotiations for contracts, including RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract development
• Activate procurement resources toward category priorities while managing stakeholder expectations
• Deliver results aligned to financial targets and inform cost savings forecasting through strategic sourcing

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate degree
• Or: Master‚Äôs degree and 2 years of Sourcing experience
• Or: Bachelor‚Äôs degree and 4 years of Sourcing experience
• Or: Associate‚Äôs degree and 8 years of Sourcing experience
• Or: High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Sourcing experience

• Preferred: End-to-end Strategic Sourcing Experience in capital construction, equipment or Facility Services
• Demonstrated leadership in Capital Construction and Equipment category, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement
• Experience negotiating with suppliers endemic to Life Sciences
• Strong Supplier Negotiation and Contracting skills guided by industry standard processes
• Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing, value tracking, and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs)
• Strong analytical skills to create reports, monitor value metrics, optimize sourcing deliverables, and ensure compliance
• Deep understanding of sourcing management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global capital projects in a matrixed environment
• Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency to navigate Capital Construction and Equipment agreements
• Exceptional ability to communicate sourcing strategies and influence senior partners
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba, ERP systems, and analytics tools
• Understanding of regulatory landscapes and compliance requirements