Sourcing Manager

Meet Life Sciences; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A prominent life sciences company seeks a Sourcing Manager for Clinical Operations/R&D. This fully remote role involves leading sourcing activities, developing strategies for cost optimization, and managing supplier performance. Candidates should have over 7 years of procurement experience, especially in indirect procurement within pharma or biotech. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are crucial for success. The position offers a contract type and is geared towards mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing.
• Strong experience in indirect/services procurement.
• Experience in pharma, biotech, or life sciences desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities including RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost.
• Analyze spending to identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost modeling

Category management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or MBA

Job description

Sourcing Manager (Clinical Operations / R&D)

Fully Remote

Overview

The Sourcing Manager will lead strategic sourcing initiatives primarily within the Clinical Operations and R&D category, with opportunities to support additional indirect procurement areas as needed. This role partners closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive value through effective supplier selection, contract negotiations, and spend optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities including RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier onboarding
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, cash flow, and supplier performance
• Analyze and track spend to identify savings opportunities and value‑creation initiatives
• Partner cross‑functionally to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies accordingly
• Manage supplier performance through SLAs and KPIs to support ongoing and future negotiations
• Support global sourcing efforts, including clinical trial‑related services, as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing, cost modeling, and category management
• Strong experience in indirect/services procurement; global clinical trial sourcing experience preferred
• Pharma, biotech, or life sciences experience with knowledge of drug development processes strongly desired
• Proven negotiation skills with strong business and financial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders
• CPM or CPSM certification is a plus

Education

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)