Strategic Sourcing Leader: Indirect Spend & Partnerships

Meet Life Sciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences in Boston is seeking a strategic sourcing and procurement professional to lead sourcing activities across indirect spend categories including Sales & Marketing, IT, Professional Services, and Facilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and proven success in supplier evaluation and contract negotiation. This role requires strong analytical skills to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
• Experience managing at least two indirect spend categories such as Sales & Marketing, IT, Professional Services, or Facilities.
• Proven success in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Knowledge of sourcing best practices, procurement technologies, and supply market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Lead supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management processes.
• Partner with stakeholders to define sourcing requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance monitoring.
• Analyze spend data for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Support procurement operations and process improvements.
• Facilitate sourcing system implementations.
• Maintain market intelligence for informed sourcing decisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Cost reduction

Supplier performance management

Job description

Meet Life Sciences in Boston is seeking a strategic sourcing and procurement professional to lead sourcing activities across indirect spend categories including Sales & Marketing, IT, Professional Services, and Facilities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and proven success in supplier evaluation and contract negotiation. This role requires strong analytical skills to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.