Strategic Sourcing Manager – US Pharmaceutical MNC recruitment
Summary:
The role is also responsible in identifying new sources of supply and lead supplier development to required levels. The Sourcing Manager is also responsible for driving the creation of a formal sourcing strategy for review and approval by key stakeholders and the Purchasing Leadership Team. The Sourcing Manager also initiates and drives communication and project plans to ensure effective delivery of savings and other deliverables against the sourcing strategy. In this role, the Sourcing Manager may also have the opportunity to manage and mentor a team.
Responsbilities:
- A strategic sourcing process with a history of process utilization
- Supplier value management and continuous improvement
- Cost management practices with history of delivery against targets
- Negotiations
- Quantitative and financial analysis
- Supply market research and data analysis
- Management of cross functional teams and working in a highly matrixed environment
Experience and Qualifications:
Ideally, you are degree qualified in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Economics with at least 6-8 years of indirect procurement experience would be advantageous. Additional experience of 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience would be highly advantage. You are both a strategic leader and preferably be able to lead a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. You are highly energetic and posses a 'can do' attitude.
