Indirect Spend Strategist: Sourcing & Negotiations

Bracco Medical Technologies

Princeton (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Bracco Diagnostics Inc. seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead indirect spend across IT, Marketing, Professional Services, and more. You will drive category strategies, negotiate high-value supplier terms, and manage contracts in a regulated pharma context.

You will partner with Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, IT, and Corporate Functions to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and improve TCO. The role is hybrid and based in Princeton, NJ.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, with exposure to indirect categories strongly preferred.
Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated success in complex, high-value agreements.
Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated environments preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Jaggaer) and contract lifecycle management tools.
Experience using data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and ambiguous environment.
Procurement certifications (CPSM, CIPS) a plus.
Experience managing supplier relationships, supplier performance programs, and cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
Strong understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies, category management, supplier risk management, and total cost of ownership principles.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect categories (e.g., IT, Marketing, Facilities, Professional Services, Travel, Transportation).
Develop and execute category and subcategory strategies aligned with business objectives, compliance requirements, and long-term value creation.
Drive complex, high-value supplier negotiations to secure optimal commercial terms, service levels, and risk mitigation outcomes.
Manage the full contract lifecycle including drafting, reviewing, negotiating (in partnership with Legal), execution, and compliance monitoring.
Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction, value enhancement, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization.
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders across Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, IT, Marketing, and Corporate Functions.
Partner cross-functionally to align sourcing strategies with operational needs, regulatory expectations, and financial targets.
Monitor market trends, supplier landscapes, and regulatory changes impacting indirect spend categories.
Proactively identify and mitigate supply, operational, financial, and compliance risks through sourcing strategy and supplier diversification.
Track and report on savings, KPIs, supplier performance, and compliance against contracted terms.
Lead or support procurement transformation initiatives including payment terms optimization, vendor onboarding, SAP data cleanup, supplier diversity programs, and taxonomy development.