Senior Sourcing Lead: External Manufacturing & CMO

Keenova; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Keenova is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead external manufacturing and CMO/CPO sourcing across the enterprise. You will define and execute global strategies, design resilient supplier networks, and drive continuity, risk mitigation and cost effectiveness in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8–12+ years in pharmaceutical sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable savings and robust supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical external manufacturing sourcing, supply chain, or operations.
• 4–6 years in a position leading cross-functional teams in the development of sourcing strategies for external manufacturing.
• 1–3 years’ experience consulting with functional vice presidents and directors of business units to influence decision making related to purchasing.
• Proven experience managing CMO/CPO relationships and negotiating complex manufacturing agreements.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop global CMO strategies aligned to pipeline and commercial needs.
• Design resilient manufacturing networks considering capacity, cost, regulatory, and geographic risk.
• Lead business continuity planning including dual sourcing, contingency planning, and disruption response.
• Integrate with Supply Chain planning, S&OP, and inventory strategies to ensure continuity.
• Support “make vs. buy” decisions and capacity planning across lifecycle stages.
• Initiate supplier discovery and develop productive strategic alliances and partnerships with leading edge suppliers to maximize buying leverage.
• Prepare competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions.
• Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a product or service; manage the analysis of proposals in support of the bid evaluation process.
• Collaborate with Legal to develop contracts and agreements for the supply of standard products and services with new and existing suppliers.
• Oversee the contract negotiation with CMOs/CPOs (e.g., amendments, extensions, new supply agreements, etc.).
• Manage and resolve contract and purchase order differences with suppliers.
• Support resolution of payment problems with suppliers and user departments.
• Review product availability and/or pricing information with suppliers.
• Achieve and contribute to the department’s annual savings goal. Identify cost reduction, cost avoidance, and cost containment opportunities.
• Analyze forecasted spend data to assist in the development of the appropriate procurement approach.
• Analyze supply market information and leverage this to make effective sourcing decisions.
• Utilize relevant procurement and contracting systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Change Management

Planning/Organizing

Quality

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Coupa

ERP systems

Sourcing systems

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Keenova is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead external manufacturing and CMO/CPO sourcing across the enterprise. You will define and execute global strategies, design resilient supplier networks, and drive continuity, risk mitigation and cost effectiveness in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8–12+ years in pharmaceutical sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable savings and robust supplier