Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships Lead

Cytokinetics; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics in Dublin, Ireland seeks an Associate Director, Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Management to shape the supplier ecosystem for Global Supply Chain & Technical Operations. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage key CMOs and critical suppliers, and lead negotiations with cross-functional partners across Legal, Finance and Quality.

You will ensure supplier performance, risk management, and regulatory compliance while partnering with Manufacturing and Lab Services to optimize value,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 10+ years of experience in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain, preferably within Biotech/Pharma.
• Strong understanding of product development, GMP manufacturing, and related regulations (cGMP, GCP, CFRs, Part 11, FDA/EMA Guidelines).
• Proven expertise in manufacturing cost benchmarks and pricing strategies for small molecule manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• ERP systems experience, preferably Oracle
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (15–20%).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Supplier Management: Develop and execute sourcing and network strategies; primary commercial point of contact for assigned CMOs, Labs and critical suppliers; conduct marketplace assessments and due diligence (RFIs/RFPs); collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management to identify and mitigate supplier sourcing risks.
• Contracting & Negotiations: Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and agreement development in partnership with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Quality; support External Supply team with contract setup, budget planning, and tracking.
• Performance & Risk Management: Monitor supplier performance using KPIs; ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements; support supplier audits and develop business continuity and risk management processes; identify opportunities to improve supplier value, cost, quality, and service.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with CMC, Technical Operations, Supply Planning, and global teams in Dublin, Ireland; represent Supply Chain Sourcing on cross-functional teams for complex projects.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Influencing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Cytokinetics in Dublin, Ireland seeks an Associate Director, Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Management to shape the supplier ecosystem for Global Supply Chain & Technical Operations. You will drive strategic sourcing, manage key CMOs and critical suppliers, and lead negotiations with cross-functional partners across Legal, Finance and Quality.

You will ensure supplier performance, risk management, and regulatory compliance while partnering with Manufacturing and Lab Services to optimize value,