Director, Sourcing - Center of Excellence (COE)

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. Apply today!

Labcorp is seeking a hybrid Director, Sourcing Center of Excellence (COE), to join our team in Burlington, or Durham, North Carolina.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a schedule, with standard business hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your time zone. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week in Burlington or Durham, NC (Wednesdays are mandatory) supporting both collaboration and flexibility

Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. 

The Director, Sourcing COE leads global sourcing strategy, supplier management, and procurement excellence initiatives that drive cost savings, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This role partners with business leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead complex supplier negotiations, leverage market insights and procurement technologies, and build a high-performing sourcing organization through standardization, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads global sourcing strategies and category initiatives that align with business goals and deliver measurable value.
• Leads, coaches, and develops a high-performing sourcing team, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous growth.
• Drives supplier performance, strategic partnerships, and executive-level supplier relationships.
• Delivers cost savings, spend optimization, supplier innovation, and operational improvements across key categories.
• Leads complex supplier negotiations and contract strategies to optimize pricing, service levels, and business outcomes.
• Develops and executes supplier performance, risk management, and business continuity programs.
• Partners with business leaders to understand requirements and translates them into effective sourcing strategies.
• Leverages market intelligence, spend analytics, and industry trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Champions the use of procurement technologies, analytics, and sourcing tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Supports sourcing transformations, supplier transitions, and change management initiatives.
• Leads business case development, financial analysis, and executive communications that support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment on sourcing priorities, performance, and outcomes.
• Drives procurement standardization, governance, and operational excellence across the sourcing organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field