Strategic Direct Materials Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc in Exton, PA is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Direct Materials to design and drive category strategies across metals, chemicals, polymers, and packaging. You will collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Finance to support growth and new product introductions in a global manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and supplier-management skills, and a track record of delivering cost improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing direct materials across metals, chemicals, polymers, resins, packaging materials, fabricated parts, assemblies.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned direct material categories.
• Manage supplier selection, performance, and strategic relationships to ensure supply continuity, quality, competitiveness, and innovation.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives to achieve savings objectives.
• Monitor market trends, commodity movements, and raw material cost drivers to support sourcing decisions.
• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to support business objectives, new product development, and product lifecycle requirements.
• Develop and implement supplier risk management and business continuity plans.
• Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market intelligence to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary sourcing lead for assigned categories and provide recommendations to key stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc in Exton, PA is seeking a Sourcing Manager for Direct Materials to design and drive category strategies across metals, chemicals, polymers, and packaging. You will collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Finance to support growth and new product introductions in a global manufacturing environment.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and supplier-management skills, and a track record of delivering cost improvements.