Sourcing Manager- Indirect Sourcing

West Pharmaceutical Services; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Total rewards programs

Global career opportunities

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Manager - Indirect Sourcing to develop and execute global category strategies across Legal, Tax, Travel, HR, and other Corporate Services.

You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders, drive savings, and manage supplier performance within a governance framework to support West's evolving needs. The role requires strong procurement expertise, should-cost modelling, and market intelligence, with a hybrid schedule requiring onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement in a global organization.
• Experience managing indirect procurement categories (Legal, HR, Travel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders across Legal, Tax, HR, Travel, Finance, and Corporate Services to develop sourcing strategies.
• Develop and execute global category strategies to improve supplier performance and reduce risk.
• Lead supplier relationship management, governance, and scorecards across categories.
• Negotiate contracts, SOWs, pricing, and SLAs to maximize value and minimize risk.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Business/Engineering

Tools

eSourcing platforms

Contract management tools

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Description

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

Description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager- Indirect Sourcing is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing global category strategies across Legal, Tax, Travel, HR, and other assigned Corporate Services categories. Working within West's Global Procurement Strategic Sourcing and Category Management framework, the role serves as a strategic business partner to corporate functions, driving value creation, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence through effective sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management. This position requires strong procurement expertise, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management capabilities to influence business decisions, deliver measurable financial and operational value, and ensure effective governance and compliance across the supplier landscape. The successful candidate will leverage market intelligence, industry trends, should-cost modelling, benchmarking data, and emerging technologies to improve service delivery, optimize total cost of ownership, and support West's evolving business needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Category Strategy

• Partner with stakeholders across Legal, Tax, HR, Travel, Finance, and Corporate Services to understand business priorities and develop sourcing strategies.
• Develop and execute global category strategies that improve supplier performance, reduce risk, optimize costs, and deliver business value.
• Align procurement initiatives with business objectives through effective stakeholder engagement and influence.
• Use spend analytics, market intelligence, benchmarking, and financial analysis to support sourcing decisions and business cases.
• Apply should-cost analysis and cost modeling to validate pricing, support negotiations, and identify savings opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders on demand forecasting, budgeting, and sourcing plans.
• Challenge demand and specifications to drive standardization, efficiency, and cost optimization.

Leadership & Functional Support

• Promote procurement policies, governance, compliance, and best practices across the organization.
• Drive adoption of sourcing tools, systems, and process improvements.
• Deliver savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets while ensuring business continuity and service quality.
• Identify innovative sourcing approaches and supplier capabilities that support business objectives.
• Lead supplier relationship and performance management programs, including governance, scorecards, and reviews.
• Maintain a pipeline of sourcing initiatives to deliver sustainable year-over-year value.

Sourcing, Contracting & Supplier Management

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including market assessments, RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and business cases to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, SOWs, pricing models, and SLAs to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual, regulatory, and procurement requirements.
• Assess and mitigate supplier risks related to business continuity, information security, data privacy, and service delivery.
• Establish strategic supplier governance through performance reviews and continuous improvement programs.
• Monitor market trends, supplier innovation, and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for improvement and competitive advantage.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

• 5+ years experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement within a global multinational organisation.
• Demonstrated experience managing indirect procurement categories, preferably including Legal, HR, Professional Services, Tax, Consulting, Travel, or Corporate Services.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated experience managing indirect procurement categories, preferably including Legal, HR, Professional Services, Tax, Consulting, Travel, or Corporate Services.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted advisor relationships across business functions and leadership levels.
• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, supplier performance programs, and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial acumen with experience utilizing spend analytics, should-cost modelling, benchmarking, and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and negotiations.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving change within a matrixed global organization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently while effectively collaborating within global teams.
• Adaptable to a multicultural environment and committed to fostering inclusion and diversity across teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement technologies, eSourcing platforms, contract management tools, and supplier management systems.

Travel Requirements

20%: Up to 52 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

What We Offer

• This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week
• No relocation is provided for this opportunity
• Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
• Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
• Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary range for this position is €80,960.00 - €103,040.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role. This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.