Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader — Commercial Impact & Savings

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd seeks a strategic sourcing leader to align sourcing strategy with business goals in the U.S. market. You will manage vendor relationships, drive continuous improvement, and monitor policy compliance to enable cost savings and value delivery across high-impact contracts.

You will lead RFx initiatives, develop KPI-based reporting, and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant procurement outcomes in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Commercial Sourcing strategies in Pharmaceuticals.
• Leading sourcing projects with senior-level clients and vendors.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.

Responsibilities

• Execute on Sourcing vision and strategy aligned with business needs.
• Manage relationships with key vendors to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Track and report on sourcing policies, process compliance and KPIs.
• Drive 10-15% annual savings within in-scope spend areas.
• Lead negotiations on high-value contracts (often >$10M) and support significant sourcing activities.
• Provide training on policies and processes to ensure compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Analytics

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Procurement technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

MBA/MS preferred

Tools

RFx tools

Contract management systems

Procurement technologies

Job description

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd seeks a strategic sourcing leader to align sourcing strategy with business goals in the U.S. market. You will manage vendor relationships, drive continuous improvement, and monitor policy compliance to enable cost savings and value delivery across high-impact contracts.

You will lead RFx initiatives, develop KPI-based reporting, and partner with senior stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant procurement outcomes in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment.