Sourcing Execution Manager

Position Title: Sourcing Execution Manager

Location: Remote (Preference for individual based in Eastern or Central time zone)

Position Summary:

The Sourcing Execution Manager (Contractor) will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to support long-term business objectives. This role will drive efficiencies, mitigate risks, and ensure that competitive contracts are established to support R&D services. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring that sourcing processes are efficient and compliant with sourcing strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop sourcing strategies that address long-term business needs and facilitate the execution of competitive contracts.
• Work closely with Requesters of Services (ROS) and study/project teams to provide R&D services that align with the needs of the business.
• Mitigate risk, enhance performance, and drive efficiencies to improve services for patients.
• Establish strong relationships with ROS and other stakeholders to ensure high service levels and alignment with business goals.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to deliver the best value in sourcing projects.
• Lead the sourcing process through the Sourcing Management System (SMS) to ensure compliance with timelines and best practices.
• Collaborate with ROS to compile a list of providers and leverage preferred providers as per sourcing strategy.
• Request proposals and pricing from suppliers and evaluate bids based on technical requirements and compliance with sourcing strategy.
• Negotiate proposals and competitive commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Document provider selection decisions and secure internal approval for sourcing project awards.
• Communicate sourcing outcomes to suppliers and ensure effective supplier management.
• Facilitate the contracting process, from initiation to full execution, in collaboration with ROS.
• Create and submit purchase requests (PRs) in Ariba with fully negotiated task orders.
• Manage task order amendments and ensure accurate documentation and system updates.
• Support issue resolution, escalating concerns to leadership as necessary to meet study timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with ROS to complete provider performance surveys and provide feedback to Sourcing Strategy Category Leaders.
• Provide backup and overflow support to the execution team as needed.
• Formalize and file sourcing strategy documentation to maintain inspection readiness.
• Continuously work with the team to ensure business needs are being met and provide sourcing support and expertise as required.

Activity Progress Report:

• Regularly update sourcing tools and systems (SMS, Ariba).
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership and relevant Sourcing Strategy Category Leaders.

Main Deliverables:

• Negotiated proposals and competitive commercial agreements.
• Documented provider selection decisions.
• Fully executed task orders and task order amendments.
• Timely escalation of issues when necessary.
• Accurate documentation of sourcing projects in SMS.
• Timely delivery of sourcing projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and other key clinical service providers.
• Early-phase clinical trial experience is highly desirable.
• Pre-clinical activity experience is a plus.

Competencies:

• Strong accountability for results.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Patient and customer centricity.
• Effective and impactful communication, both written and oral.
• Respectful collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Empowered development and leadership abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About Advanced Clinical

Advanced Clinical is an award-winning clinical development organization that provides global services including CRO, Functional Support, Quality & Validation, Patient Recruitment and Retention, and Strategic Talent Acquisition solutions for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations. Our mission is to deliver a truly better clinical experience for our clients and candidates. To learn more about Advanced Clinical which has been named to Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces, Chicago's Best and Brightest Companies, and Best of Staffing Talent & Client, visit http://www.advancedclinical.com.

Regarding your application

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Job ID# 511082