Sourcing Execution Manager IV

GForce Life Sciences; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GForce Life Sciences is seeking a Sourcing Execution Manager IV to drive strategic sourcing across Tech Ops and manufacturing, with emphasis on CDMOs supporting biologics, small molecule drug substance, drug product, and packaging.

You will lead complex RFx events, supplier negotiations, MSAs, amendments, and change orders, partnering with R&D, clinical study teams, and suppliers to deliver cost, quality and risk objectives while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sciences, or a related field; MBA/MS preferred.
• 5–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably within pharma/biotech.
• Experience leading large, complex sourcing events within CDMO categories.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies for Tech Ops/manufacturing with a CDMO focus.
• Lead high-value, high-impact RFx events and supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate contracts, rate cards, MSAs, amendments, and change orders.
• Collaborate with clinical study teams and stakeholders to meet timelines and budgets.
• Monitor compliance with sourcing policies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

CDMO strategic sourcing

RFx processes

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

KPI development

Project management

Cost optimization

Supply chain collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Sciences

MBA/MS preferred

Job description

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Sourcing Execution Manager IV to execute strategic sourcing initiatives across Tech Ops/manufacturing categories, with a focus on CDMOs supporting biologics and small molecule drug substance, drug product, and packaging. This individual will lead complex sourcing events, supplier negotiations, contracting activities, and partner closely with Tech Ops, R&D, clinical study teams, and suppliers to deliver cost, quality, operational, risk, and supply objectives.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies for Tech Ops/manufacturing categories, with a focus on CDMOs supporting biologics and small molecule drug substance, drug product, and packaging.
• Execute high-value and high-impact sourcing initiatives, including RFx events, supplier selection, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Lead contractual and rate card negotiations to achieve optimal value, quality, and business outcomes.
• Execute preferred sourcing strategies at the study level in partnership with clinical study teams.
• Support negotiations for Master Services Agreements (MSAs), amendments, task orders, and change orders.
• Ensure timely execution of contracts and alignment with budgets and business priorities.
• Partner with clinical study teams and other stakeholders to ensure sourcing project timelines and objectives are met.
• Monitor compliance with preferred supplier strategies, sourcing policies, and processes.
• Identify and report sourcing exceptions and deviations.
• Provide training and guidance to clinical study teams on sourcing policies, processes, and preferred supplier strategies.
• Support annual savings goals and identify opportunities for cost and process improvements.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational KPIs across sourcing projects.
• Analyze spend and sourcing data to identify actionable insights and opportunities.
• Support the Managed Service Provider (MSP) model by establishing R&D ways of working, category-specific contract templates, and escalation pathways.
• Drive continuous improvement and implementation of sourcing best practices.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
• Support additional sourcing initiatives and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong experience with CDMO strategic sourcing, ideally supporting biologics and/or small molecule manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sciences, or a related field; MBA/MS preferred.
• Experience within pharmaceutical or biotech R&D and a strong understanding of drug development.
• Proven experience leading and executing large, complex sourcing events within the CDMO category.
• Experience developing and implementing preferred supplier strategies at the study level.
• Experience partnering with clinical study teams and external suppliers.
• Strong experience with RFx processes, supplier selection, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts, rate cards, MSAs, amendments, task orders, and change orders.
• Ability to develop procurement strategies in partnership with Tech Ops stakeholders to maximize efficiency and minimize cost.
• Experience developing and managing financial and operational KPIs for sourcing.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Basic understanding of GMP guidelines and regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environments.
• Familiarity with emerging procurement and sourcing technologies.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to understand and respond to stakeholder needs.
• Ability to anticipate trends, understand business implications, and develop actionable plans.
• Ability to simplify complex technical sourcing requirements into clear concepts that stakeholders can understand and use to make decisions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive projects through completion.