Advanced Clinical · 1 day ago
Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAdvanced Clinical is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing to support their Commercial Strategic Sourcing activities. This role involves supplier engagement, cost savings, and collaboration with commercial partners to drive financial and operational results.
BiotechnologyConsultingHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceuticalStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic sourcing partner to Commercial organization, providing ongoing advisory support and execution ownership
Review, assess, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and related agreements to secure cost savings, and favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk
Manage RFPs and RFIs, supplier negotiations, award processes, and post negotiation assessments and debriefs
Develop, review, and validate sourcing analytics including cost models, spend reports, savings and cost avoidance tracking, and contract documentation
Analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies and negotiations
Manage semi annual supplier performance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee contract review processes in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders
Support supplier onboarding, risk assessment, and ongoing supplier governance activities
Contribute to the operational effectiveness of the Commercial Strategic Sourcing function through process improvement and best practice sharing
Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivery, quality, financial results, and speed to market
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, with additional experience expected for Senior level consideration
Demonstrated experience supporting Commercial categories such as Marketing Services, PR, Meetings, Exhibits and Displays, etc. or related services
Proven track record of delivering negotiated savings
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
A results oriented, team focused approach
Preferred
Experience working within a Category Management framework preferred
Experience with P2P systems such as SAP and Ariba
Company
Advanced Clinical
Advanced Clinical is a pharmaceuticals company offering CRO, FSP, quality, and validation services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie Ross
President & CEO
Kasey Dudley, SPHR, GPHR, PHR
Manager, People and Culture Business Partner
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