Sourcing Manager

Business Needs Inc.; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

A sourcing firm is seeking a Sourcing Manager with over 7 years of procurement experience in the Clinical Operations/R&D category. The successful candidate will lead vendor selection, negotiate contracts, and optimize sourcing initiatives. Knowledge of pharma/biotech is highly desirable, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. This role plays a crucial part in driving supplier performance and managing vendor relationships effectively. If interested, please contact for more details.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience, focusing on strategic sourcing.
• Experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences and drug development processes is highly desirable.
• Experience in global sourcing of clinical trials is highly desirable.
• Experience in global sourcing of clinical trials desirable.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or CPSM an accreditation bonus.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with clarity and conciseness.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on sourcing opportunities in Clinical Operations/R&D category.
• Lead RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and onboarding.
• Track and analyze spend to optimize supplier value.
• Collaborate with business to manage vendor performance and KPIs.
• Collaborate with the business to manage vendor performance, SLAs and KPIs to ensure alignment with business needs and inform future negotiations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost modeling

Category management

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Sourcing Manager - C

Duration: 6+ Month

Note: 10+ years’ experience

Position Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance (Accounting)

Job Description

• This role will primarily focus on sourcing opportunities in the Clinical Operations/R&D category but may be asked to conduct sourcing events in other areas of indirect procurement.
• Lead RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiations and onboarding as needed for suppliers.
• Track and analyze spend to identify initiatives to optimize spending and create greatest supplier value.
• Partner cross‑functionally to understand business requirements and contribute to the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Drive increased value for the category through sourcing activities, focusing on cost and cash flow improvements and increased supplier performance.
• Collaborate with the business to manage vendor performance, SLAs and KPIs to ensure alignment with business needs and inform future negotiations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing, cost modeling and category management.
• Experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences and working knowledge of drug development processes is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in indirect/services procurement is highly preferred.
• Experience in global sourcing of clinical trials is highly desirable.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) accreditation a plus.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with strong attention to clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
• Strong track record of cross‑functional collaboration with proven ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback and influence outcomes.
• Strong business/financial acumen, with proven negotiation skills.

Contact

If you are interested in this role, please reach out to me via [e-mail]