Clinical Sourcing Manager

Job description

*Job Title: Clinical Sourcing Manager*
*Salary: Up to 75k*
*12 month fixed term contract *
The Clinical Sourcing Manager will be responsible to support and assist in the development of the Category Management strategy by gathering supply needs and specifications for the clinical/R&D category. The Sourcing Manager owns the local supplier relationship and manages ongoing performance and service delivery. We are looking for someone who has demonstrated capability to manage a supply base and maximize value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness.
*A typical day in this role may include:*

* Responsible for specific local contractual agreements, works with internal legal department, and drives any changes that are critical to Companys interest
* Solicits and analyses requests for proposals, negotiates contracts, and ensure contract objectives are delivered (savings, SLAs, etc.); ensures compliance with local pricing agreements and internal policies/procedures
* Identifies local supply market projects to apply sourcing and procurement methodologies.
* Manages local vendor/supplier relationships and ensures performance and accountability are tracked/improved
* Develops and carries out sourcing strategies for respective area of spend responsibility to optimize value
* Informs and influences decision making at the management level
* Manages local supplier integration plans with internal clients for all goods and services for consumption by internal partners, business unit or function
*Essential Requirements *

* Bachelors plus 7+ years of relevant, progressive experience, to preferably include 5 years directly in sourcing Pharma/Biotech OR Masters plus 5+ years of relevant, progressive experience, to preferably include 3 years directly in sourcing within Pharma/Biotech
* *Clinical sourcing experience essential *
* Pharma / Biotech / CRO experience essential
* Program management experience and project management experience required
* Working level proficiency using negotiations skills
* Cost modeling knowledge
*Desirable Requirements *

* Working knowledge with Sourcing Contracting, ERP, eRFX systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, iCertis, Ariba, Other)
* CPSM/CPM preferred
* Previous leadership experience preferred
If you are interested please apply or send your CV to