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R&D Strategic Sourcing Manager Pay Rate: $80/hour Location: Greater Boston (primarily remote; strong preference for local candidates able to commute for occasional meetings) Position Overview The R&D Strategic Sourcing Manager (Procurement Manager) is responsible for leading the creation, execution, and management of comprehensive global sourcing strategies for specified R&D spend categories. This role will implement a strong procurement strategy, ensure team goals are met, and develop talent while authoring and managing procurement plans and strategic sourcing initiatives across the organization. Key Responsibilities • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and identify strategic sourcing opportunities. • Educate and train internal teams on sourcing policies, processes, and systems. • Demonstrate expertise in R&D procurement categories and leverage industry knowledge to engage senior stakeholders in shaping sourcing strategies. • Develop and agree on category sourcing strategies for R&D spend with senior stakeholders. • Apply global procurement strategic relationship management best practices to enhance third-party R&D services (alignment, compliance, escalations, performance, risk management, continuous improvement). • Deliver against performance goals including savings, cash flow, supplier diversity, and management monitoring. • Develop and implement systems and procedures aligned with corporate strategy to optimize procurement performance. • Collaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance and efficiency. • Maximize adherence to corporate contracts and e-catalogs; manage supplier relationships to track performance, reduce supply base, and improve compliance. • Lead sourcing initiatives including RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, supplier qualification, total cost analysis, contract negotiation, and supplier selection. • Support corporate-level sourcing efforts and achieve cost savings targets. Required Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Business. • 5–8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or related fields. • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical research and development processes. • Proven RFx experience in cross-functional environments. • Demonstrated success delivering results in complex, global, decentralized environments. • Extensive experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously. Preferred Education & Experience • Membership in a purchasing-related professional organization. • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) credential. Competencies • Strong leadership with broad awareness of strategic sourcing best practices. • Self-directed with ability to network and identify sourcing opportunities. • Strong project management and operational skills. • Experience managing internal and outsourced services. • High attention to detail; ability to manage multiple critical projects concurrently. • Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution. • General knowledge of GMP and/or GCP. • Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project). • Flexible and adaptable to external influences; able to develop new strategies and tactics. • Strong collaboration and influencing skills in a matrixed global environment. • Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral and written). • Extensive stakeholder management experience. • Ability to lead through influence, leveraging expertise and relationships to drive business results. General Requirements • 5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience. • Life sciences industry experience required (pharmaceutical preferred). • R&D experience required (ideally clinical). • Strong negotiation skills. • Strong analytical skills.