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Strong employer brand and metro location increase competition, though senior, niche procurement reduces applicant pool.
Life-sciences distribution procurement requires industry-specific regulatory, supplier and contractual expertise.
Explicit 12–17 years plus managerial experience and domain-specific tools create stringent filters.
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Own and execute strategic sourcing and category management for commercial and clinical distribution, including supplier management and contracts.
Lead development and implementation of category strategies to drive cost optimization, risk management, and supplier performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align sourcing strategies with business goals and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
12-17 years of total work experience.
At least 2 years of managerial or leadership experience managing people, projects, or resource allocation.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
Experience with global procurement e-sourcing and contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., SAP Ariba, Workday Strategic Sourcing, Sirion Labs).
Experienced leader capable of guiding cross-functional and global teams in complex sourcing and contract negotiations in heavily regulated environments like life sciences.
Demonstrates strong financial, legal, and contractual fluency specifically for commercial distribution service agreements.
Proficient in advanced procurement platforms and analytics tools, with ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization.