Director, Strategic Sourcing

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 201,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Medicines, a global oncology company, seeks a Director, Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing and supplier strategies across External Quality, Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing. You will partner with senior leaders to translate priorities into measurable value through cost optimization, supplier performance and risk mitigation.

You will guide RFI/RFP processes, manage supplier risk, and drive cross-functional alignment to support portfolio planning.

Qualifications

• Sc. or M.Sc. in scientific field with 15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with small-molecule API and OSD manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading complex, large-scale strategic initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Extensive experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and developing strategic partnerships.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead in highly matrixed, global organizations and influence without authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills for managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and drive collaboration and innovation.
• Demonstrated capability to build cross-functional partnerships and lead initiatives through organizational complexity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier portfolio strategies aligned with business priorities and portfolio needs.
• Lead strategic sourcing for RM/KSM, RSM, API, SDD, DP, and packaging with balance of cost, quality, capacity, and risk.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership with market intelligence and outsourcing recommendations.
• Identify and deliver savings, cost avoidance, productivity improvements, and broader value creation.
• Lead complex RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracting with cross-functional teams.
• Establish and lead supplier risk management strategies including due diligence and mitigation.
• Monitor CRO/CMO/CDMO landscape for capabilities, trends, and opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure sourcing supports portfolio planning.
• Lead supplier performance improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Provide executive-level reporting on strategy, performance, savings, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Executive Influence

Global Supply Chain

Cost Optimization

R&D Manufacturing

Education

Sc./M.Sc. in Science

Job description

Revolution Medicines is a global, commercial-state oncology company dedicated to discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. Leveraging its differentiated RAS(ON) tri-complex inhibitor platform, the company is advancing a broad, integrated portfolio of oral RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to directly target the active, cancer-driving state of RAS. Founded on rigorous scientific inquiry and a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, Revolution Medicines is committed to changing the trajectory of disease for patients with RAS-addicted cancers worldwide.

Our people are united by a shared way of working: follow the science, challenge assumptions, act with urgency and hold ourselves to a high standard of rigor—all in service of patients.

The Opportunity:

The Director, Strategic Sourcing serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders across External Quality, Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing, and related functions. The role leads sourcing and supplier strategies across the entire supply chain, translating business priorities into measurable value through cost optimization, innovation, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier portfolio strategies aligned with business priorities, pipeline needs, and enterprise objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing for RM/KSM, RSM, API, SDD, DP, and packaging, balancing cost, quality, capacity, innovation, performance, and risk.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing market intelligence, outsourcing recommendations, and strategic supplier insights.
• Identify and deliver savings, cost avoidance, productivity improvements, and broader value creation through competitive sourcing, commercial optimization, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Lead complex RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracting in partnership with Procurement, Legal, PDM, Finance, Quality, and business stakeholders.
• Establish and lead supplier risk management strategies, including due diligence, risk assessments, mitigation plans, escalation, and business continuity.
• Monitor the global CRO/CMO/CDMO landscape to identify emerging capabilities, technologies, market trends, capacity constraints, and strategic opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and early engagement to ensure sourcing strategies support portfolio and business planning.
• Lead supplier performance improvement, continuous improvement, and strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and business outcomes.
• Provide executive-level reporting on sourcing strategy, supplier performance, savings, risks, opportunities, and portfolio priorities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing team, fostering strategic thinking, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

• Sc. or M.Sc. in scientific field with 15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing environments, with 10+ years of experience managing outsourced manufacturing, strategic supplier networks, and/or supply chains.
• Demonstrated experience with small-molecule API and OSD manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading complex, large-scale strategic initiatives and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Extensive experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and developing strategic supplier partnerships.
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead effectively in highly matrixed, global organizations and influence without direct authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and solve complex problems through collaboration, innovation, and sound judgment.
• Strong conflict management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate uncertainty, build consensus, and drive constructive resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships and lead teams and initiatives through significant organizational complexity.

Preferred Skills:

• A strong understanding of CMC development, manufacturing processes, and GMP requirements.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to technical and executive audiences.

#LI-CT1 #LI-HybridThe base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.

Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

Revolution Medicines is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and veteran status.

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Base Pay Salary Range$201,000-$251,000 USD