Sourcing Manager

Position: Strategic Sourcing Manager
Location: Boston, MA — Hybrid
Duration: 12+ Month Contract
 
Position Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will support a commercial organization by leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, and contract negotiations across a broad portfolio of commercial services. This role will partner closely with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business leaders to ensure continuity of critical initiatives during a leave of absence.
 
The ideal candidate is an experienced strategic sourcing professional who can independently manage complex sourcing events, negotiate commercial agreements, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders in a fast-paced pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from intake through contract execution
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Conduct market assessments and supplier evaluations
• Manage competitive RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
• Prepare executive recommendation materials

 
Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships across assigned categories
• Support supplier governance meetings and performance reviews
• Monitor supplier performance, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Partner with business stakeholders to resolve supplier issues

 
Contract Negotiation

• Lead commercial negotiations for SOWs, MSAs, amendments, and renewals
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, rebates, liability provisions, and other contractual terms
• Coordinate with Legal, stakeholders, and Procurement throughout contract execution

 
Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as the primary strategic sourcing partner for commercial stakeholders
• Provide sourcing guidance throughout project planning and execution
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing business priorities
• Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations

 
Financial Management

• Identify cost savings and value creation opportunities
• Perform pricing analyses and market benchmarking
• Develop negotiation strategies to optimize commercial outcomes
• Track sourcing pipelines and realized savings

 
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:

• Commercial
• Legal
• Finance
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Procurement Operations
• Compliance

 
Preferred Category Experience
Experience supporting one or more of the following categories is preferred:

• Market Research
• Patient Support Services
• Data & Analytics
• Meetings & Events
• Sales Operations
• Field Force Services
• Health Economics and Outcomes Research

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 7–10 years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience
• Experience leading complex sourcing events
• Strong contract negotiation experience
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships
• Excellent executive communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience
• Commercial procurement experience
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as Coupa, Icertis, Ariba, or similar platforms