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Labcorp

Director, Sourcing – Center of Excellence

Labcorp

Sourcing director leading global procurement strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization for Labcorp’s diagnostics and drug development business. Building sourcing excellence and high-performing teams across a hybrid North Carolina operation.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBurlington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and complex contract negotiations while driving cost savings and operational improvements. Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementComplex Contract NegotiationsStakeholder ManagementFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills
Global SourcingProcurementSupply Chain ManagementCategory ManagementSupplier Performance ImprovementRisk MitigationBusiness Continuity PlanningData AnalysisMarket IntelligenceContract Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingInfluencingCross-Functional PartnershipCommunication
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsE-Sourcing PlatformsSpend Analytics ToolsContract Lifecycle Management Solutions
Industry Keywords
Procurement Best PracticesSupplier GovernanceGlobal Supply Chain OperationsSourcing TransformationsChange Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead global sourcing strategies and category initiatives aligned with business goals
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing team
  • Drive supplier performance, strategic partnerships, and executive-level supplier relationships
  • Deliver cost savings, spend optimization, supplier innovation, and operational improvements
  • Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract strategies
  • Develop and execute supplier performance, risk management, and business continuity programs
  • Partner with business leaders to translate requirements into sourcing strategies
  • Leverage market intelligence, spend analytics, and industry trends
  • Champion procurement technologies, analytics, and sourcing tools
  • Support sourcing transformations, supplier transitions, and change management
  • Lead business case development, financial analysis, and executive communications
  • Build stakeholder relationships and drive alignment on sourcing priorities and outcomes
  • Drive procurement standardization, governance, and operational excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field, or 11+ years of qualifying progressive experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in global sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or category management
  • 3+ years of direct people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development
  • 5+ years of experience leading complex supplier negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships across multiple categories, regions, or business functions
  • 5+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing strategies delivering measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, risk mitigation, and business value
  • 3+ years of experience working within global supply chains and managing sourcing, supplier, or procurement activities across multiple regions and international markets
  • Knowledge of contract management, supplier governance, and procurement best practices
  • 3+ years of executive-level verbal, written, and presentation communications experience
  • Advanced expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, and complex contract negotiations
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional partnership skills
  • Understanding of global supply chain operations, supplier risk management, business continuity planning, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including business cases, data analysis, and market intelligence
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, spend analytics tools, and contract lifecycle management solutions
  • Ability to collaborate across global regions, time zones, and diverse cultural environments
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and competing business demands

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • STD/LTD
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible work arrangement with collaboration and flexibility
  • Opportunity to grow your career and make a real impact