Job Title: Sourcing Execution Manager
Location: Princeton, New Jersey (On-site)
Job Summary: We are seeking professionals with expertise in strategic sourcing to drive high-impact projects within the R&D category. Our team enables excellence in sourcing execution by supporting both immediate business needs and long-term strategic priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Execute sourcing strategies for R&D categories, including CROs, study monitoring, site management, and clinical trial support suppliers across all phases of development.
- Support preferred sourcing strategies by leading initiatives that balance business needs with financial, operational, risk, quality, and regulatory objectives.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing activities, including RFx processes, contract and rate card negotiations, and ensuring contractual infrastructure is in place to advance business priorities.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with sourcing policies, deliver training, and facilitate process improvements while delivering on annual savings and operational metrics.
Required:
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in R&D strategic sourcing roles, with a proven ability to manage complex sourcing initiatives and transformation activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sciences, or relevant technical field; advanced degree (MBA/MS) preferred.
- Industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology R&D sourcing; demonstrated expertise in clinical development categories and supplier negotiations.
- Proficiency in supporting procurement strategies, financial KPI development, and building effective stakeholder relationships with experience in data analysis and contract management.
About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.
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