Sourcing Manager Job in Raritan, New Jersey US

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A 6-MONTH CONTRACT POSITION.
Skills:  Sourcing management experience, BS/MS Degree, RD Processes, RFP Process, Pharma or Research Development experience

The Sourcing Manager will support research activities while driving the contracting process with suppliers from the initial Request for Proposal through bid analysis, negotiation of pricing and contract terms, through completion, including entry into a contract-tracking database. The Sourcing Manager will manage the change order process, and may be responsible for leading cross-functional, multi-operating company teams through a comprehensive sourcing process. The Sourcing Manager will provide advice to business partners and others within related to signed agreements. The Sourcing Manager will develop interdependent partnerships with other sourcing and procurement groups as required. He/she will identify and select appropriate suppliers, arrange for presentations, may manage specific supplier relationships, and demonstrate value contribution through negotiated savings, competitive bidding, cycle times, etc. This person will work with Legal as necessary to review contract terms and conditions and advise business partners in order to reach acceptable outcomes. He/she will lead/conduct contract negotiations on terms and conditions of high-risk, complex, and potentially long-term agreements, and escalate specific points of contention on legal and business issues to appropriate management. The Sourcing Manager will exercise decisions based on analysis of supplier proposals and in partnership with internal business customers. The person will look for creative ways to avoid/solve problems in order to manage the supplier relationship and not compromise any on-going study or study-related activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business is required. An MS or MBA degree is preferred. A minimum of 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry with RESEARCH AND DEVELOPEMENT a NECESSITY, CRO or with a drug development supplier is required with at least 3 years minimum experience with negotiating contracts is required. Procurement experience supporting clinical trials or a pre-clinical function is preferred. Previous experience as a user or provider of outsourced services is required. Working knowledge of the RFP process is required. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical RD processes, GLPs, GMPs or GCPs is desirable.

Must have the ability to deal with all levels of an organization, have excellent communication and presentation skills and be knowledgeable of procurement systems. The successful candidate must have RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT; demonstrated skills in developing strong business relationships with clients and vendors, and participate in the creation of high functioning interdependent partnerships with other Sourcing/Contracting/procurement groups and develop strong business relationships with clients and vendors. Must be able to work effectively in a matrixed environment while supporting specific teams and/or projects for business partners.

Travel of approximately 10%, along with travel to other client sites in NJ and PA is expected.

For consideration, please include Job #9469.