Strategic Sourcing Manager – Direct Materials (Hybrid)

West Pharmaceutical Services / Progressive Medical; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recognition & Rewards

Community Involvement

Continuous Learning

Inclusive Culture

Global Career Opportunities

No relocation offered

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services in Exton, PA is seeking a Sourcing Manager- Direct Materials. This hybrid role requires onsite presence three days per week and focuses on developing and executing sourcing and category strategies for direct materials such as metals, chemicals, polymers, and packaging.

You will collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to drive cost reductions, supplier integration, and risk management while leading negotiations and monitoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related discipline required.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing direct materials including metals, chemicals, polymers, resins, or packaging.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned direct material categories.
• Manage supplier selection, performance, and relationships to ensure supply continuity and quality.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contracts, pricing, and long-term supply arrangements.
• Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and raw material cost drivers to inform decisions.
• Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiating skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services in Exton, PA is seeking a Sourcing Manager- Direct Materials. This hybrid role requires onsite presence three days per week and focuses on developing and executing sourcing and category strategies for direct materials such as metals, chemicals, polymers, and packaging.

You will collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to drive cost reductions, supplier integration, and risk management while leading negotiations and monitoring