FTINC Fortrea Inc.

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Job Overview: As the Senior Manager of Global Sourcing, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories. This may include Clinical Technologies (e.g., EDC, eCOA) along with Corporate/Enterprise Technologies and/or Clinical Services categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value creation and ensure alignment with business objectives. Summary of Responsibilities: Lead the development, management, and execution of category strategies to support Fortrea’s strategic imperatives and mission. Partner with leaders across the enterprise to provide efficient and effective category strategies and preferred suppliers. Manage multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives, driving value through supplier relationship management. Conduct regular contract review meetings with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure performance meets expectations. Cultivate a strong team environment and service culture to deliver timely and quality services. Own and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and regulatory reporting. Develop, monitor, and analyze procurement metrics and spend analytics to identify opportunities for improvement. Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices. Deliver savings and value targets across multiple dimensions, including material deflation and cost optimization. Qualifications (Minimum Required): Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA preferred or a related field. A deep knowledge of sourcing processes, market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management. In-depth knowledge of category strategy, management and sourcing, methodologies, and best practices. Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve complex problems to drive value. Deep business and financial acumen and strong strategic and conceptual skills. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills. Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data. Interpersonal skills and ability to build, develop and maintain trusted relationships both internally and externally. Attention to detail and accuracy in analysis. Ability to make decisions and commit to completion dates. Ability to troubleshoot issues of high complexity. Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint). Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements. Experience (Minimum Required): Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred or a related field. 10+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles or allied fields. Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work autonomously and operate with significant autonomy. Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tool. Pay Range: $130,000-$150,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity) Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here. This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work within our Durham headquarters 2-3 days each week. Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international. Physical Requirements: Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Regular and consistent attendance. Varied hours may be required. 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