Sourcing Manager

Fagron Sterile Services US (FSS); Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, vision, dental

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Fagron Sterile Services US (FSS) in Wichita, KS seeks a Sourcing Manager to optimize supply and pricing across our product catalog by collaborating with sales, demand planners, and vendors.

You will lead negotiations, track metrics, manage critical suppliers, and develop sourcing procedures while supporting cross‑functional teams in new product development and change controls.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of related experience in sourcing/procurement.
• User-level knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle).
• CPIM and/or APICS certification preferred.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and engage cross-functional teams for timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate best prices and conditions with suppliers based on category strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement leadership and demand planning for forecasts.
• Report metrics on product availability and savings.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct periodic business reviews.
• Lead supplier selection for new product development and change controls.
• Develop and publish sourcing procedures; pursue short- and long-term solutions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

CPIM/APICS certification

Tools

Navision

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Job

The Sourcing Manager will impact the supply availability by working with sales, demand planners, and vendors to optimize supply and pricing across the product catalog.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head of Procurement and Lead Process of negotiating best prices and conditions with assigned suppliers based on the established category strategies managed by category management and based on the consolidated forecast provided by demand planning.
• Collate and report metrics on product availability and savings.
• Track secondary suppliers for critical products and pursue alternatives where necessary.
• Proactively manage and develop supplier relationships in collaboration with category management.
• Create, fine‑tune, publish, and communicate sourcing procedures.
• Lead periodic business reviews with suppliers and stakeholders and be the main point of commercial contact for selected suppliers.
• Lead team in researching price/condition and structural performance/communication issues with external suppliers.
• Lead the team in researching price/condition discrepancies reported by Purchasing and pursue short‑ and long‑term solutions.
• Act as sourcing business partner to internal stakeholders by leading the supplier selection for new product development, supporting cross‑functional groups in executing change controls and providing expert knowledge on approaching suppliers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 4-5 years of related experience.
• User‑level knowledge of major ERP/MRP systems (Navision, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• CPIM and/or APICS certification is preferred.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry preferred.
• A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Flexibility to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive mindset.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and engage others to ensure timely delivery of product.
• Strong knowledge of relevant topics within QA, QC, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain as required to efficiently lead cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortable with negotiation.
• A quick learner and team player, exceptional critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Discipline to follow policies, processes, and procedures.
• Capability to communicate with different stakeholder levels.

What's on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision, and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off. At Fagron, you’ll find plenty of chances to grow both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

Ready for the challenge?

We’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.