Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead - Life Sciences

MP Biomedicals, LLC; 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 Tuesday-Friday

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, LLC in Solon, Ohio is seeking a Senior Sourcing Agent to lead chemical sourcing for specialty and commodity chemicals. You will work with global Sales and Product Management to respond quickly to quotes and customer requests, building new supplier sources and ensuring supply continuity.

The role requires at least 5 years of sourcing experience in Life Science or chemical industries, strong negotiation skills, and ISO-compliant supplier qualification.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Typically 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in Life Science, pharma, or chemical industries.
• Experience with domestic and international supplier development, qualification, cost analysis, and supply-risk mitigation.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead chemical sourcing based on customer requests and orders; develop new sources and maintain supplier relationships.
• Chemicals include specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, intermediates, pharmaceutical ingredients, reagents; source other materials as needed.
• Conduct supplier and market research; identify alternate sources and evaluate risks.
• Manage supplier qualification per ISO procedures and coordinate required quality/regulatory documentation.
• Vet potential and existing suppliers for quality, transparency, capacity, and sustainable supply.
• Negotiate price,MOQ,payment terms,Incoterms, lead time, and delivery with suppliers; resolve issues.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects; monitor supplier performance and risk; provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Issue requisitions and purchase orders; support hard-to-find items, new products, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Cross-train and mentor sourcing personnel; provide team coverage.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Chemistry

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

MP Biomedicals, LLC in Solon, Ohio is seeking a Senior Sourcing Agent to lead chemical sourcing for specialty and commodity chemicals. You will work with global Sales and Product Management to respond quickly to quotes and customer requests, building new supplier sources and ensuring supply continuity.

The role requires at least 5 years of sourcing experience in Life Science or chemical industries, strong negotiation skills, and ISO-compliant supplier qualification.