Strategic Sourcing Lead — Indirect Services

Planet Pharma; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in King of Prussia, PA, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support Commercial Services and indirect spend categories. This role focuses on supplier engagement, market research, and competitive sourcing events to deliver procurement value.

You will partner with category managers and stakeholders to coordinate RFPs, analyze proposals, negotiate contracts, and drive procurement excellence across the sourcing lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and procurement analytics.
• Experience supporting competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and supplier evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories, including Commercial, Medical, Meetings and Events, Travel, and other professional services.
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify qualified suppliers and industry trends.
• Analyze supplier capabilities, commercial offerings, pricing structures, and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions.
• Assist with supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract development, and procurement recommendations.
• Support the execution of category strategies and sourcing plans developed by procurement leadership.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier records, and procurement project files.
• Coordinate supplier presentations, demonstrations, and evaluation sessions.
• Develop supplier evaluation scorecards and assessment criteria.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Marketing, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Procurement analytics

Job description

Planet Pharma in King of Prussia, PA, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support Commercial Services and indirect spend categories. This role focuses on supplier engagement, market research, and competitive sourcing events to deliver procurement value.

You will partner with category managers and stakeholders to coordinate RFPs, analyze proposals, negotiate contracts, and drive procurement excellence across the sourcing lifecycle.