Strategic Sourcing Lead, CGT (Hybrid)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston, MA is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing for CGT Raw Materials to lead supplier partnerships across development, manufacturing, and external CDMOs.

The role emphasizes market analysis, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, and digital enablement of sourcing processes, with a hybrid schedule and travel to facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years in strategic sourcing or related CGT supply categories.
• Experience negotiating contracts and driving cost savings.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships across internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to define CGT raw material category strategies.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Lead RFx processes, negotiations and contract development.
• Drive risk mitigation, cost optimization, and value creation.
• Collaborate across functions for alignment with regulatory and quality expectations.
• Support continuous improvement and digital enablement in sourcing processes.

Skills

Influence Senior Leadership

Category Management

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Management

Data Analytics

AI-based Sourcing

Contract Law

Public Speaking

Sourcing Digitization

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/biochemical fields

Advanced degree or professional certifications a plus

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston, MA is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing for CGT Raw Materials to lead supplier partnerships across development, manufacturing, and external CDMOs.

The role emphasizes market analysis, contract negotiations, risk mitigation, and digital enablement of sourcing processes, with a hybrid schedule and travel to facilities as needed.