Strategic Sourcing Lead – Direct Materials & Site Services

Keenova Therapeutics plc; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 111,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Keenova Therapeutics plc in Malvern, PA, seeks a Category Manager to define and execute direct materials and site services sourcing strategies across the U.S. manufacturing network. You will focus on continuity, risk mitigation, and cost effectiveness while building strong supplier partnerships to support a robust supply chain.

The role requires leadership, analytical and financial skills, with proficiency in SAP, Coupa, and other sourcing systems. Travel up to 10–20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years in pharmaceutical direct material sourcing (APIs, excipients, packaging).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency with procurement/CLM systems such as Coupa, SAP, Ariba, Ivalua or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials and site services.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract development with a focus on value and risk.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics across the network.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with manufacturing needs.
• Analyze spend data and market information to drive savings and continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Change management

Planning/organizing

Quality

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Ariba

Ivalua

Jaggaer

Job description

Keenova Therapeutics plc in Malvern, PA, seeks a Category Manager to define and execute direct materials and site services sourcing strategies across the U.S. manufacturing network. You will focus on continuity, risk mitigation, and cost effectiveness while building strong supplier partnerships to support a robust supply chain.

The role requires leadership, analytical and financial skills, with proficiency in SAP, Coupa, and other sourcing systems. Travel up to 10–20% is expected.