Sumitomo Pharma
Manager, Strategic Sourcing, R&D
Sumitomo Pharma, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. and Europe focused on oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. This description retains the essential job information provided for the Strategic Sourcing Manager role.
Overview
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will drive value for the business by partnering with stakeholders across multiple departments to deliver source-to-contract activities for various R&D services. This role is responsible for negotiating and contracting with the supply base and ensuring alignment with established category strategies and overall business plans. This role requires an experienced Sourcing/Procurement manager to deliver strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation. The Strategic Sourcing Manager must be a change agent, leading by example while remaining in sync with the overarching direction and evolution for the Strategic Sourcing organization. The role requires active category knowledge and change management support that challenges traditional spending behavior, service level definition, and policy setting to enable productivity and efficiency improvements. The role requires development and execution of Sourcing Category Plans including negotiating and contracting with the vendor base, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Sourcing Category Strategies and overall Business goals & objectives. Strong collaboration with business partners and peers is essential for success. This individual will continually seek out opportunities to be a proactive advisor to the business, while maintaining deep knowledge and expertise in the dynamics of the supply markets and delivery models of suppliers and must be comfortable leading analytics efforts to proactively identify sourcing opportunities. Responsibilities
Manage strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation across various R&D services. Develop and implement sourcing category strategies that align with the functional goals and objectives of the business. Establish effective ongoing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure Strategic Sourcing activities support functional strategies. Define and implement supplier management concepts that enable a sustainable competitive advantage; maintain focus on supplier risk and performance management. Maintain knowledge and expertise with various R&D services. Negotiate service level agreements and key performance indicators; understand levers to achieve optimal value. Negotiate and redline service contracts and statements of work, utilizing a contract management platform. Generate sourcing insights using spend analytics, industry intelligence, and benchmarking data. Lead end-to-end competitive sourcing activities (RFx): bid list generation, requirements, supplier criteria, cost analysis, business case, and award notification. Maintain sourcing practices in accordance with corporate ethics, financial policy, and internal control requirements. Develop ongoing skills in data-driven insights, business partnering, change and project management, category management, and strategic sourcing. Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Minimum 8–12 years (without Master’s) or 6–8 years (with Master’s) of relevant experience in strategic sourcing & procurement. Preference toward experience in specific spend categories. Pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical or life sciences experience is a bonus. Relevant experience: 3–5 years in strategic sourcing & procurement across a range of service categories in the R&D space, preferably with CRO and ancillary vendor contract negotiation and oversight responsibilities. Technology: Proficiency with contract lifecycle management, e-sourcing, spend analytics, and supplier risk management; strong willingness to learn. Leadership: ability to contribute to and lead cross-functional teams; strong negotiation and communication skills; change management capability. Analytics: ability to generate spend analysis and translate insights into action plans. Business Partnering: collaborative and consultative approach with key business leaders. Change and Innovation: proactively seek solutions to strengthen quality, value, service, and efficiency. Creates Value for Customers: anticipate market trends and deliver on commitments. Demonstrates Business Acumen and Agility: understand business specifics and engage in planning. Other requirements
CPSM/CPM a plus. Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside normal working hours. Travel up to 10%. Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $126,200 to $157,800. Base salary is part of our total rewards package including merit-based increases, incentive eligibility, 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurances, and leaves in line with your state. The time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, holidays, and sick time per policy. Total compensation will depend on candidate experience and qualifications. EEO & Compliance
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic. Compliance: Achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures. Confidential Data: All information encountered is confidential. Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast-paced environment; must exercise judgment; high initiative and independence; strong written and verbal skills; PC literacy.
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The Strategic Sourcing Manager will drive value for the business by partnering with stakeholders across multiple departments to deliver source-to-contract activities for various R&D services. This role is responsible for negotiating and contracting with the supply base and ensuring alignment with established category strategies and overall business plans. This role requires an experienced Sourcing/Procurement manager to deliver strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation. The Strategic Sourcing Manager must be a change agent, leading by example while remaining in sync with the overarching direction and evolution for the Strategic Sourcing organization. The role requires active category knowledge and change management support that challenges traditional spending behavior, service level definition, and policy setting to enable productivity and efficiency improvements. The role requires development and execution of Sourcing Category Plans including negotiating and contracting with the vendor base, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Sourcing Category Strategies and overall Business goals & objectives. Strong collaboration with business partners and peers is essential for success. This individual will continually seek out opportunities to be a proactive advisor to the business, while maintaining deep knowledge and expertise in the dynamics of the supply markets and delivery models of suppliers and must be comfortable leading analytics efforts to proactively identify sourcing opportunities. Responsibilities
Manage strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation across various R&D services. Develop and implement sourcing category strategies that align with the functional goals and objectives of the business. Establish effective ongoing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure Strategic Sourcing activities support functional strategies. Define and implement supplier management concepts that enable a sustainable competitive advantage; maintain focus on supplier risk and performance management. Maintain knowledge and expertise with various R&D services. Negotiate service level agreements and key performance indicators; understand levers to achieve optimal value. Negotiate and redline service contracts and statements of work, utilizing a contract management platform. Generate sourcing insights using spend analytics, industry intelligence, and benchmarking data. Lead end-to-end competitive sourcing activities (RFx): bid list generation, requirements, supplier criteria, cost analysis, business case, and award notification. Maintain sourcing practices in accordance with corporate ethics, financial policy, and internal control requirements. Develop ongoing skills in data-driven insights, business partnering, change and project management, category management, and strategic sourcing. Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Minimum 8–12 years (without Master’s) or 6–8 years (with Master’s) of relevant experience in strategic sourcing & procurement. Preference toward experience in specific spend categories. Pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical or life sciences experience is a bonus. Relevant experience: 3–5 years in strategic sourcing & procurement across a range of service categories in the R&D space, preferably with CRO and ancillary vendor contract negotiation and oversight responsibilities. Technology: Proficiency with contract lifecycle management, e-sourcing, spend analytics, and supplier risk management; strong willingness to learn. Leadership: ability to contribute to and lead cross-functional teams; strong negotiation and communication skills; change management capability. Analytics: ability to generate spend analysis and translate insights into action plans. Business Partnering: collaborative and consultative approach with key business leaders. Change and Innovation: proactively seek solutions to strengthen quality, value, service, and efficiency. Creates Value for Customers: anticipate market trends and deliver on commitments. Demonstrates Business Acumen and Agility: understand business specifics and engage in planning. Other requirements
CPSM/CPM a plus. Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside normal working hours. Travel up to 10%. Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $126,200 to $157,800. Base salary is part of our total rewards package including merit-based increases, incentive eligibility, 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurances, and leaves in line with your state. The time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, holidays, and sick time per policy. Total compensation will depend on candidate experience and qualifications. EEO & Compliance
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic. Compliance: Achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures. Confidential Data: All information encountered is confidential. Mental/Physical Requirements: Fast-paced environment; must exercise judgment; high initiative and independence; strong written and verbal skills; PC literacy.
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