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Sourcing Manager - Pharmaceutical

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Job Snapshot
Location:
DC, MD 20878
Base Pay:
$100,000 - $125,000 /Year
Employee Type:
Contractor
Industry:
Pharmaceutical
Manages Others:
Yes
Job Type:
Pharmaceutical
Supply Chain
Purchasing - Procurement
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
At least 5 year(s)
Travel:
Negligible
Post Date:
11/6/2009
Contact Information
Contact:
Trey Church
Description Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others):
• Collaborate with business partners to create and execute category plans utilizing “best in class" strategic sourcing strategies and methodologies
• Lead cross functional teams sourcing projects through all key phases such as data collection & analysis, strategy development, RFx, award recommendation, contract negotiation & execution and implementation
• Drive continuous improvement in process, price, service, etc. through effective category management
• Develop category specific goals and objectives
• Study and track market dynamics to determine impact on cost, quality and risk
• Manage “key" supplier relationships and optimize supply base
• Negotiate contracts and collaborate with legal to establish optimal terms and conditions, pricing and key performance indicators
• Monitor and report category-specific savings and performance metrics
• Facilitate annual supplier reviews

Requirements Position Requirements

Special Skills/Abilities:
• Exceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated proficiency influencing people, problem solving and decision making
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Superior project management skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• SAP a plus

Job Complexity: This is a highly complex position. The candidate will be required to “win" the trust of stakeholders, establish strong relationships and drive stakeholder value all while impacting the “bottom line".
Supervision: The candidate will be a highly experienced individual contributor. He/she will be
empowered to independently drive results. Strategy will be determined through collaboration of Sourcing management and stakeholder input. 

 
Educational Requirements

Requirements/Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field such as Supply Chain, Business,
Economics, Finance, or other. MBA or JD a plus.
Experience:
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years strategic sourcing for Pharmaceutical, Consumer Package Goods, Heath and Beauty Aides or other like industries
• Demonstrated success sourcing a broad range of goods and services such as but not limited to the following:
o MRO / Industrial & Safety Supplies
o Professional Services
 IT and/or Business§ Consulting
 Financial Consulting / Audit§
o Clinical Research
o Direct Materials
o Advertising & Promotion
o Small and/or Large Capital Expenditures

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