Assist in the development and own the regional execution of global category strategies, ensuring alignment with Global sourcing roadmaps Preferred supplier and partner models
Adapt global strategies to the Americas context while preserving strategic intent and governance discipline
Serve as the primary interface between Global Indirect Procurement and Americas stakeholders, ensuring continuous collaboration and alignment improvement
Translate global strategy into annual sourcing plans and sustainable pipeline management
Lead / Co-lead complex sourcing initiatives delivering execution of end-to-end sourcing processes, from demand intake and market analysis through contract award and implementation
Negotiate commercial, contractual, and service-level agreements to deliver measurable value (cost, quality, speed, innovation)
Deploy globally defined strategic supplier ecosystem consistently across the Americas
Drive supplier performance management, QBRs, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, innovation partnerships, and risk mitigation
Act as a trusted business partner to R&D, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Corporate Finance, Commercial, HR, and regional business stakeholders

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
Master’s degree or advanced certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma) are a plus
8+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and category management, with a demonstrable record of hands-on execution
Deep understanding of CRO/FSP operating models and clinical services procurement, including MSAs, SOWs, rate-card design, benchmarking, and change-order governance
Solid exposure to Professional Services and/or R&D / Clinical Services categories
Working knowledge of GxP requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, and ICH‑GCP guidelines
Experience with spend cube design, savings/avoidance methodologies, rate analytics, dashboarding (Power BI/Tableau), and pipeline management
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Proficient user of SAP Ariba or similar sourcing tools (Sourcing and Supplier Management modules preferred)
Working knowledge of SAP ERP for procurement, contract, and supplier master data management; familiarity with digital procurement tools and visualization platforms is a plus
Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company contributions
Paid vacation
Holiday and personal days
Employee assistance program
Health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingcategory managementcontract negotiationsupplier performance managementspend cube designsavings methodologiesrate analyticspipeline managementchange-order governancebenchmarking

Soft Skills

collaborationalignment improvementtrusted business partnerleadershipcommunication

Certifications

CIPSCPSMLean Six Sigma