Strategic Sourcing Director — Global Partnerships & Savings

OpenKrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 201,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Medicines, a global oncology company, seeks a Director, Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing and supplier strategies across External Quality, Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing. You will partner with senior leaders to translate priorities into measurable value through cost optimization, supplier performance and risk mitigation.

You will guide RFI/RFP processes, manage supplier risk, and drive cross-functional alignment to support portfolio planning.

Qualifications

• Sc. or M.Sc. in scientific field with 15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience with small-molecule API and OSD manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading complex, large-scale strategic initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Extensive experience negotiating complex supplier agreements and developing strategic partnerships.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead in highly matrixed, global organizations and influence without authority.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills for managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and drive collaboration and innovation.
• Demonstrated capability to build cross-functional partnerships and lead initiatives through organizational complexity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier portfolio strategies aligned with business priorities and portfolio needs.
• Lead strategic sourcing for RM/KSM, RSM, API, SDD, DP, and packaging with balance of cost, quality, capacity, and risk.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership with market intelligence and outsourcing recommendations.
• Identify and deliver savings, cost avoidance, productivity improvements, and broader value creation.
• Lead complex RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contracting with cross-functional teams.
• Establish and lead supplier risk management strategies including due diligence and mitigation.
• Monitor CRO/CMO/CDMO landscape for capabilities, trends, and opportunities.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure sourcing supports portfolio planning.
• Lead supplier performance improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• Provide executive-level reporting on strategy, performance, savings, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Executive Influence

Global Supply Chain

Cost Optimization

R&D Manufacturing

Education

Sc./M.Sc. in Science

Job description

Revolution Medicines, a global oncology company, seeks a Director, Strategic Sourcing to lead sourcing and supplier strategies across External Quality, Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing. You will partner with senior leaders to translate priorities into measurable value through cost optimization, supplier performance and risk mitigation.

You will guide RFI/RFP processes, manage supplier risk, and drive cross-functional alignment to support portfolio planning.