Manager, Strategic Sourcing, R&D

Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 8/31/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California, Illinois, Massachusetts

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💰 $83,622 - $104,528 per year

SeniorLead

About the role

Drive value by partnering with stakeholders across departments to deliver source-to-contract activities for R&D services
Negotiate and contract with supply base and ensure alignment with category strategies and business plans
Deliver strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation
Develop and execute Sourcing Category Plans; negotiate and redline service contracts and statements of work
Lead end-to-end competitive sourcing activities (RFx), generate sourcing insights using spend analytics and benchmarking
Maintain sourcing practices in accordance with corporate ethics, financial policy, and internal control requirements
Pursue ongoing development of relevant skills and lead change management to improve productivity and efficiency

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
Minimum 8 – 12 (w/o Master’s) or 6 – 8 years (with Master’s) years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing & procurement
Preference toward experience in [BUSINESS] spend categories
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical or Life Sciences experience a bonus
3-5 years of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement experience across R&D service categories, preferably with CRO and ancillary vendor contract negotiation and oversight
Capable with sourcing platforms including contract lifecycle management, e-sourcing, spend analytics, and supplier risk management
CPSM/CPM a plus
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
Analytical skills with ability to generate spend analysis and translate insights into action
Leadership and business partnering skills; change and project management experience