Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations

Kymera Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kymera Therapeutics, a Boston-based clinical-stage biotech, seeks a Senior Sourcing and Supplier Management professional to drive strategic procurement across R&D and operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to source key vendors, negotiate MSAs and SOWs, and establish terms with CROs, CMOs, and other providers.

You will lead SRM efforts, identify cost savings, track performance, and support continuous improvement of sourcing processes to enable fast, compliant, and value-driven

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, outsourcing, or strategic negotiations within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives across multiple R&D functions including Clinical, Translational Medicine, Research, and/or CMC.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and deliver high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting or leading contract negotiations, including commercial terms, with CROs, CMOs and other external service providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly to a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Research and Development to support sourcing strategies that align with business needs and financial and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with Kymera’s functional relationship managers, Legal, and Finance to support the establishment and management of MSAs and SOWs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to support effective negotiations and positive business outcomes for Kymera. Lead SRM efforts and establish contractual foundations with preferred terms.
• Lead negotiations of business and commercial terms with CROs, CMOs and other strategic vendors, in alignment with internal stakeholder needs and company objectives.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities. Deliver tangible business impact including hard savings and cost avoidance.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of strategic sourcing processes across the organization.
• Lead and own RFP processes, bid evaluations, and vendor selection activities.
• Conduct vendor diligence and support the selection of primary and secondary suppliers.
• Help establish preferred commercial terms, discounts, and sourcing strategies across key categories and vendor networks.
• Track sourcing activities, contract status, and vendor performance metrics to help inform decision-making and ensure operational effectiveness.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

R&D procurement

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost savings initiatives

Analytical skills

Job description

Kymera Therapeutics, a Boston-based clinical-stage biotech, seeks a Senior Sourcing and Supplier Management professional to drive strategic procurement across R&D and operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to source key vendors, negotiate MSAs and SOWs, and establish terms with CROs, CMOs, and other providers.

You will lead SRM efforts, identify cost savings, track performance, and support continuous improvement of sourcing processes to enable fast, compliant, and value-driven