Strategic Sourcing Manager

GForce Life Sciences; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager II for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing comprehensive strategic sourcing processes and collaborating with various teams to achieve sourcing goals. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry along with strong project management skills and the ability to interact with senior-level clients. This position is remote, requiring alignment with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of business experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong project and contract management skills.
• Experience interacting with senior-level clients and vendors.
• Experience working with multiple commercial functions to run concurrent sourcing projects.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and manage multiple priorities.
• Robust knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the sales and marketing of new drugs.
• Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical sourcing strategies across commercial categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end strategic sourcing processes.
• Recommend strategies and tactics for desired results.
• Collaborate with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team.
• Operate within Preferred Supplier Programs with specific policies, procedures, and tools.
• Develop and review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.
• Plan and launch major RFx events and assist the team in an organized evaluation and selection process.
• Analyze supply market and procurement data to support category strategies.
• Assist business partners in identifying and transitioning to new suppliers.
• Monitor and manage project baselines to ensure activities occur as planned, including scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Vendor dashboards

Cost reduction initiatives

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

RFx mgmt

Sourcing strategy

Pharma knowledge

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Manager II – 6 Month Contract

Employment type: Contract

Location: Remote – Must work EST hours

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing end-to-end strategic sourcing processes, from analysis through negotiation and contracting.
• Recommend appropriate strategies and tactics to obtain desired results.
• Collaborate with the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team and Contract Management as needed.
• Operate within Preferred Supplier Programs with specific policies, procedures, and tools.
• Develop and review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.
• Plan and launch major RFx events and assist the team in an organized evaluation and selection process.
• Analyze supply market and procurement data to support category strategies.
• Assist business partners in identifying and transitioning to new suppliers.
• Monitor and manage project baselines to ensure activities occur as planned, including scope, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of business experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong project and contract management skills combined with experience in strategic sourcing practices, vendor dashboards, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience interacting with senior‑level clients and vendors.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple commercial functions to execute concurrent sourcing projects.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the sales and marketing of new drugs.
• Robust knowledge of sourcing strategies within pharmaceutical commercial categories, with demonstrated expertise in the discipline.
• Experience interacting with senior‑level clients and vendors; able to evaluate situations from multiple angles and remain sensitive to stakeholder needs while maintaining focus on organizational value.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple commercial sourcing projects concurrently.
• Strategic thinker able to anticipate trends, understand implications, and create actionable plans to prepare for future needs.