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Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description
Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager
Location: Boston, MA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Fan Pier
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12+ months
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization across a broad portfolio of commercial services.
This role will partner closely with Commercial, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Third-Party Risk teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on sourcing professional who can independently manage complex sourcing events, negotiate commercial agreements, and build strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Key Skills
Strategic Sourcing | Procurement | Category Management | Contract Negotiation | Supplier Management | RFP/RFQ/RFI | Commercial Procurement | Cost Savings | Supplier Governance | Stakeholder Management
Compensation
In accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the anticipated hourly rate for this role is $65.00–$70.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications.
Location: Boston, MA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Fan Pier
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12+ months
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, supplier management, contract negotiations, and cost optimization across a broad portfolio of commercial services.
This role will partner closely with Commercial, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Third-Party Risk teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on sourcing professional who can independently manage complex sourcing events, negotiate commercial agreements, and build strong stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from business intake through contract execution
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and category requirements
- Manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, and competitive bidding events
- Lead negotiations for SOWs, MSAs, amendments, renewals, pricing, service levels, rebates, and other commercial terms
- Manage strategic supplier relationships, governance meetings, performance reviews, and risk discussions
- Conduct pricing analysis, benchmarking, and market assessments to identify cost savings and value-creation opportunities
- Partner with Commercial, Legal, Finance, Procurement Operations, Compliance, and Third-Party Risk Management on sourcing and contracting activities
- Bachelor's degree
- 7–10 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience
- Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing events
- Strong contract negotiation experience
- Experience managing strategic supplier relationships
- Strong analytical and financial skills, including pricing analysis and benchmarking
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
- Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience
- Commercial procurement experience
- Experience supporting categories such as Market Research, Patient Support Services, Data & Analytics, Meetings & Events, Sales Operations, Field Force Services, or Health Economics and Outcomes Research
- Familiarity with procurement and contract management platforms such as Coupa, iCertis, or Ariba
Key Skills
Strategic Sourcing | Procurement | Category Management | Contract Negotiation | Supplier Management | RFP/RFQ/RFI | Commercial Procurement | Cost Savings | Supplier Governance | Stakeholder Management
Compensation
In accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the anticipated hourly rate for this role is $65.00–$70.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications.
Contact
Rich Griffin, Jr.
Manager Life Sciences Client Services
Rich specializes in establishing new accounts and expanding current accounts, with a concentration in healthcare technology and general IT.
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