Director, Sourcing Excellence & Transformation

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH is seeking a Director, Sourcing Excellence & Transformation based in Ridgefield, CT. This role involves driving strategic sourcing initiatives and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should possess extensive experience in purchasing and sourcing with strong negotiation skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business or Engineering and a solid track record in governance, compliance, and risk management. The position permits telecommuting part-time and requires up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role with a Bachelor's degree.
• Eight years of experience with a Master's degree in a purchasing or sourcing role.
• Experience leading procurement projects and managing compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing vision, mission, and strategy to ensure operational efficiency.
• Manage sourcing business portfolio and track performance metrics.
• Promote digitalization and sustainable sourcing in compliance with laws.

Skills

Negotiation preparation and execution

Contract management

Governance and compliance enablement

Strategic project leadership

Risk and value management

SAP systems

Dashboard performance indicator tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP Ariba

WeBuy Sourcing

WeBuy Procurement

S/4HANA ERP

Job description

Director, Sourcing Excellence & Transformation

Description

Director, Sourcing Excellence & Transformation at Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation in Ridgefield, CT. Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from this office 20% of the time.

Job Duties: Serves as a key leader within Global Business Services (GBS) Sourcing, focused on the U.S. market. Drives the sourcing vision, mission, and strategy while ensuring operational efficiency in a highly regulated environment. Aligns U.S. priorities with global Sourcing Excellence & Transformation (SE&T) initiatives and reports directly to the Vice President, Head of Purchasing in the U.S. Enhances Boehringer Ingelheim’s sourcing capabilities through excellence, transformation, and innovation. Translates global strategies into U.S.-specific actions and manages the sourcing business portfolio. Oversees performance management, data analytics, governance, compliance, and project portfolio management. Promotes digitalization and sustainable sourcing while ensuring adherence to U.S. laws and global standards. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and the global Head of SE&T to ensure harmonized solutions. Ensures sourcing strategies deliver value, mitigate risk, and foster continuous improvement across local and global operations.

Telecommuting: Permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation’s office in Ridgefield, CT 20% of the time.

Description (cont'd)

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week (8:00am to 5:00pm)

Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Business, Engineering or related field and ten (10) years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role OR Master’s degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Business, Engineering or related field and eight (8) years of experience in a purchasing or sourcing role. Must have seven (7) years of experience with: Negotiation preparation and execution; and, Contract management. Must have five (5) years of experience with: Governance and compliance enablement; Strategic project leadership; Risk and value management; Project portfolio management; SAP systems, including Ariba, WeBuy Sourcing, WeBuy Procurement, and S/4HANA ERP; Working across different business functions and with global partners; and, Working in different roles within procurement, including sourcing, purchasing, and compliance. Must have three (3) years of experience with Dashboard performance indicator tool, including Power BI or Tableau. Up to 30% domestic and international travel required.