Global Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead - Life Sciences

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Pay

Monthly childcare credit

Free breakfast on Mondays

Free catered lunches Tue-Fri

Paid vacation

Paid PTO hours

401k with company match

Competitive healthcare benefits

HSA

Company paid life insurance and short‑

term disability

Learning and Development Program

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

MP Biomedicals, based in Solon, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent to lead chemical sourcing for life science and pharmaceutical customers. You will develop new supplier sources, manage quotes, negotiate terms, and coordinate quality and regulatory documentation in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with global Sales and Product Management, perform market research, assess risks, and mentor junior staff while ensuring ISO procedures and reliable supply.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Typically 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in Life Science, pharmaceutical, chemical, or similar.
• Experience with domestic and international supplier development, qualification, cost analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Position based in Solon, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Lead chemical sourcing based on customer requests for quotes and orders, including developing new sources and maintaining relationships with approved suppliers.
• Chemicals include specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, intermediates, pharmaceutical ingredients, and reagents. Other materials may be sourced as needed.
• Conduct supplier and market research; identify alternate sources and evaluate technical, commercial, capacity, and supply-continuity risks.
• Manage supplier qualification per ISO procedures and coordinate required quality and regulatory documentation.
• Vet potential and existing suppliers for reliable quality, documentation, transparency, capacity, and sustainable supply.
• Negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms, Incoterms, lead time, and delivery with domestic and international suppliers; resolve supplier issues.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects, monitor supplier performance and risk, support corrective actions, and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
• Issue requisitions and purchase orders based on sales orders and stocking strategy; support hard-to-find items, new products, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Cross-train and mentor sourcing personnel, provide team coverage, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

MP Biomedicals, based in Solon, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent to lead chemical sourcing for life science and pharmaceutical customers. You will develop new supplier sources, manage quotes, negotiate terms, and coordinate quality and regulatory documentation in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with global Sales and Product Management, perform market research, assess risks, and mentor junior staff while ensuring ISO procedures and reliable supply.