Strategic Sourcing, Senior Manager

Job Description

General Summary:

As the Strategic Sourcing Manufacturing & Supply Senior Manager, you will be a part of a fast-growing and innovative organization at the company’s world headquarters in Boston, MA. The department is committed to a trusting and collaborative culture where we value growth and development. We engage proactively with our stakeholders to truly understand their needs and deliver results for our company and for patients. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial, hands-on, team-oriented environment where you can have a big impact, then this is the right place for you! 

Execution responsibilities include leading category management activities for Small Molecules focusing on Raw materials and API.  Includes market analysis and due-diligence, RFx development, negotiation, competitive price and cost analysis, financial analysis and long-term planning, contract development and on-going supplier management and risk management. Additional focus on optimization of internal sourcing processes, workflows and interfaces in effort to reduce time of delivery and costs in support corporate objectives and industry best practices. 

This position is based in our Boston, MA office, located in the Seaport area. This role requires a hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office & 2 days remote on a weekly basis. This role will require some travel to other facilities to establish / maintain key business stakeholder and supplier relationships as well as to support specific strategic initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Business Partnering – develop strong, trusting, and influential relationships with stakeholders, understand business objectives, bring supplier and marketplace expertise, collaborate on multi-year strategic and operational plans, and drive business outcomes. 

• Global Category Management – API chemicals and intermediate category SME - including the development and management of category and sourcing strategies, management of strategic supplier relationship and performance management, in addition to tactical RFx activities. 

• Sourcing Strategy Development – Co-develop and implement sourcing strategies with the business unit to enable development and commercialization of small molecule portfolio. This includes identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, influence network strategy and managing supplier relationships. 

• Supplier Management – Cultivate relationships with key CDMO/suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials and services. Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities for risk mitigation, build resilience, cost savings, process improvements, and innovation. Build and partner with external manufacturing organization to maintain the relevant governance with the suppliers. 

• Risk Mitigation - Assess and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain for cell and gene therapy products. Proactively identify potential disruptions and develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply. 

• Market Analysis - Stay informed about market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies related to raw materials for cell and gene therapy manufacturing. Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments to identify new opportunities and risks.