Sourcing Manager

Biogen; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in North Carolina seeks a Sourcing Manager for Direct Materials. This role focuses on category management, sourcing strategies, and supplier relationship management. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, particularly in the Biotech or Pharmaceutical sectors. Competitive salary and significant benefits provided.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Fitness & Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 annually

Paid time off: minimum 15 days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in procurement, especially in Biotech/Pharmaceutical.
• Ability to influence project stakeholders.
• Experience working in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects aligned with sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes.

Skills

Negotiating supplier agreements

Building comprehensive category strategies

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Excellent written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or a related field

Job description

About This Role

Role: The Sourcing Manager for Direct Materials (Chemicals) will transform and innovate key categories impacting Biogen's operational footprint. This role leads category management, sourcing strategies, and sourcing processes from defining business needs to knowledge of the supply marketplace, executing RFx events, leading contract negotiations, managing supply risk, and supplier relationship management. The successful candidate will drive significant value to the business and will report to the Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing, Direct Materials.

What You'll Do

• Execute and lead projects aligned with Category and Sourcing strategies, including negotiations and project/implementation plans. Support the creation of Sourcing and Category strategies by obtaining business requirements from stakeholders and conducting market assessments. Responsibilities include supplier relationship management, development and tracking of key performance indicators for the category, facilitating strategic supplier–company meetings, enforcing adherence to contractual agreements, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Renew contracts, update pricing annually, refresh internal business requirements/metrics, maintain supplier capabilities database, monitor the marketplace for changes, manage known or potential business impacts, and develop risk mitigation plans. This includes contract lifecycle management (e.g., renewing expiring contracts, updating pricing annually) and category databases (e.g., internal requirements/impact metrics, supplier capabilities database).
• Supplier relationship management, including development of KPIs for the category and supporting key operational due diligence (e.g., acting as a SME during quality audits and interpreting contract obligations).
• Continuous Improvement of department/category processes, including enhancements to the sourcing process, development or revision of key sourcing procedures, documenting processes, and personal development.

Who You Are

You are an experienced procurement professional with expertise in GMP materials sourcing, contracts and negotiations. You enjoy collaborating with diverse subject-matter experts to develop process improvements and evolve category strategies. You excel in presenting and interacting with internal senior-level management and suppliers.

• Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience in the following topics:
  • Experience negotiating supplier agreements
  • Track record of building comprehensive category and sourcing strategies that address stakeholder needs and market offerings
  • Demonstrated ability to support multiple sourcing categories in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry; knowledge of technical business functions and GxPs is preferred
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence project stakeholders
• Experience with project management involving multidisciplinary stakeholders
• Strong experience working in a matrix environment with indirect reporting structures
• Ability to develop, enhance and execute on processes and procedures
• Supplier relationship management and business reviews experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or a related field.

Additional Information

Base compensation range for this role is: $101,000.00 - $135,000.00. Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach considering factors including relevant skills and experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonuses and equity incentive opportunities, based on individual, business unit, and company performance.

Biogen offers a competitive range of benefits to support employees and their families’ physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid time off: minimum 15 days, plus year-end shutdown (Dec 26–31)
• Up to 12 company-paid holidays + 3 paid days for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team committed to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team comprises talented professionals with opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding skills as we work together to deliver life-changing medicines. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

Biogen is committed to inclusion and belonging, reflecting the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.