Sumitomo Pharma
Overview
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Job Description: 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. The 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. Essential Functions 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 to 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, and 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) including bid list generation, requirements, supplier criteria, cost analysis, business case, and award notification. Maintain sourcing practices that align with corporate ethics, financial policy, and internal control requirements. Pursue ongoing development of skills, including data-driven insights, business partnering, change and project management, category management, and strategic sourcing to realize optimal results. Knowledge and Skills 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 business spend categories. Pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical or life sciences experience a bonus. Relevant experience: 3–5 years in strategic sourcing & procurement across various 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, communication, and change management skills. Analytics: Ability to generate spend analysis and translate insights into action plans. Business Partnering: Collaborative approach to foster relationships with business leaders. Fosters Change and Innovation: Challenges the status quo and supports others in improving quality, value, and efficiency. Creates Value for Customers: Anticipates market trends and delivers on commitments. Demonstrates Business Acumen and agility: Understands business specifics and participates in strategic planning. Other requirements
(licenses, certifications, specialized training, and physical or mental abilities required): CPSM/CPM a plus. Travel up to 10%. Some work hours may extend beyond normal business hours. The base salary range for this role is $126,200 to $157,800. This is part of a total rewards package including potential merit-based increases, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, and leaves in line with state laws. Our time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, holidays, paid sick time, and a year-end shutdown period. EEO Statement : Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or civil partnership status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, 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 for SMPA and affiliates. Disclaimer : The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
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Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Job Description: 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. The 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. Essential Functions 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 to 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, and 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) including bid list generation, requirements, supplier criteria, cost analysis, business case, and award notification. Maintain sourcing practices that align with corporate ethics, financial policy, and internal control requirements. Pursue ongoing development of skills, including data-driven insights, business partnering, change and project management, category management, and strategic sourcing to realize optimal results. Knowledge and Skills 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 business spend categories. Pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical or life sciences experience a bonus. Relevant experience: 3–5 years in strategic sourcing & procurement across various 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, communication, and change management skills. Analytics: Ability to generate spend analysis and translate insights into action plans. Business Partnering: Collaborative approach to foster relationships with business leaders. Fosters Change and Innovation: Challenges the status quo and supports others in improving quality, value, and efficiency. Creates Value for Customers: Anticipates market trends and delivers on commitments. Demonstrates Business Acumen and agility: Understands business specifics and participates in strategic planning. Other requirements
(licenses, certifications, specialized training, and physical or mental abilities required): CPSM/CPM a plus. Travel up to 10%. Some work hours may extend beyond normal business hours. The base salary range for this role is $126,200 to $157,800. This is part of a total rewards package including potential merit-based increases, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, and leaves in line with state laws. Our time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, holidays, paid sick time, and a year-end shutdown period. EEO Statement : Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or civil partnership status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, 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 for SMPA and affiliates. Disclaimer : The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time.
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