Sourcing Leader

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Cold Spring Harbor (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York seeks a Sourcing Leader who combines strategic sourcing expertise with contract management to guide a broad portfolio and a high-value procurement program.

The role emphasizes leading RFP events, negotiating terms, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance within a research institution setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing large contract portfolios and complex negotiations.
• Experience with Workday procurement and contract management modules preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across high-value categories.
• Plan and manage competitive RFP/RFQ/RFI events from scope to award.
• Develop evaluation criteria, scoring models, and negotiation strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of active contracts and monitor key terms and performance milestones.
• Draft and negotiate contract terms in coordination with Legal and Finance.
• Maintain contract repository and ensure audit readiness in Workday.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Negotiation

Workday Procurement

Spend Analysis

Supplier Performance Management

ERP Systems

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

ERP Systems

Job description

Position Description

The Sourcing Leader is the most senior individual-contributor role within the Procurement function, serving as the technical and strategic expert for sourcing and contract management below the supervisory level. This position leads complex, high-value sourcing initiatives, manages competitive RFP events from strategy through award, and administers a large, active contract portfolio. The role requires deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodology, contract lifecycle management, and Workday procurement functionality, and serves as a mentor and technical resource to other procurement staff.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including spend analysis, market research, supplier identification, and sourcing strategy development for high-value and high-risk categories
• Plan and manage competitive RFP, RFQ, and RFI events from scope development through evaluation, negotiation, and award recommendations
• Develop and apply evaluation criteria, scoring models, and negotiation strategies to secure optimal total cost of ownership, terms, and service levels
• Own and manage a portfolio of (approximately 150) active contracts totaling roughly $2 million in annual expenditure, tracking key terms, renewal/expiration dates, obligations, and performance milestones
• Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms and conditions in coordination with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders; manage amendments, renewals, and terminations
• Maintain contract repository and reporting in Workday, ensuring data accuracy, complete documentation, and audit readiness across the portfolio
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, develop category strategies, and align sourcing activity with organizational goals
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and service levels; lead resolution of performance or compliance issues
• Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and process improvement opportunities across assigned categories
• Ensure sourcing and contracting activity complies with organizational policy, procurement regulations, and (where applicable) grant or sponsor requirements
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and informal mentor to Buyers and other procurement staff on sourcing methodology, RFP execution, and Workday procurement processes
• Support Workday procurement system optimization, testing, and process improvement initiatives as a super-user or key contributor

Position Requirements

• Significant progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract management, including leading competitive RFP/RFQ events
• Demonstrated experience managing a large, active contract portfolio, including negotiation, renewal, and risk management
• Strong contract knowledge, including terms and conditions, risk clauses, SLAs, and negotiation best practices
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing events and competing priorities independently

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in use of modern ERP systems, on-line procurement platforms, and e-commerce
• Experience with Workday procurement and/or contract management modules strongly preferred
• Certification such as CPSM, CPSD, or CPCM (preferred)
• Experience in a research, higher education, or grant-funded environment
• Minimum of 5 years hands on experience

SKILLS

• Strategic sourcing methodology and category management
• Competitive RFP/RFQ/RFI event design and management
• Contract lifecycle and risk management
• Supplier relationship and performance management
• Workday (procurement/contracts modules preferred)
• Data analysis and reporting to support sourcing and spend decisions
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Supplemental Information

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation And Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our