Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager – Raw Materials

Role Summary

Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager – Raw Materials. Lead the global sourcing strategy for raw materials, including identification, evaluation, and negotiations with suppliers to ensure efficient and effective sourcing solutions that support organizational goals. Develop Strategic Sourcing Go-To-Market planning aligned to Business and Category Strategies, conduct in-depth market analysis, manage the sourcing process, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and engage with suppliers to achieve optimal terms and performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global strategic sourcing initiatives, responsible for 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 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 across the organization, delivering insights on market trends, supplier capabilities and best sourcing strategies with accountability back to those leaders based on outcomes
• Understand and influence business needs to drive procurement strategies that support enterprise priorities in a proactive manner
• 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 stakeholders and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills
• Work closely with Procurement Raw Material Category teams 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, ensuring sourcing execution meets diverse needs and is implemented effectively
• Ensure procurement activities are compliant with regulatory, contractual, and operational risk requirements; partner with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity teams to maintain risk oversight
• 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 expectations with partners
• Deliver results aligned to financial targets and contribute to cost savings forecasting through strategic sourcing

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree and 2 years of Sourcing experience; or Master’s degree and 4 years of Sourcing experience; or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Sourcing experience; or Associate’s degree and 10 years of Sourcing experience; or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Sourcing experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Strategic Sourcing Experience; Strong, data-driven, Supplier Negotiation skills; Experience with Global Procurement e-Sourcing and CLM Tools (e.g., Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs); Project Management Experience; Demonstrated leadership in sourcing raw materials, including vendor management, cost optimization, and performance measurement; Experience with negotiating with suppliers endemic to this category in Life Sciences; Deep understanding of sourcing management principles, supplier relationship management, and contract lifecycle management; Experience leading large, cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects in a matrixed environment; Strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency; Exceptional ability to communicate sourcing strategies and influence senior stakeholders; Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba and ERP systems; Understanding of regulatory landscapes and compliance requirements

Education

• Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s, or High school diploma with relevant Sourcing experience as listed in Basic Qualifications