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At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world. Our Work Matters
At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.
The Impact You Will Make
The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for procuring direct and indirect materials essential to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, ensuring timely supply to support production, quality, and compliance. This individual evaluates and selects suppliers based on cost, quality, and regulatory standards, and supports supplier diversity by ensuring compliance with government subcontracting requirements. Analyzes data to support competitive bid processes, drives cost optimization, and provides strategic recommendations to stakeholders. Contributes to continuous improvement through supplier performance management and the standardization of sourcing practices across sites.
Role Responsibilities
Analyzes division budget expense categories and recommends cost improvement/reduction measures. Develop and execute category management strategies by analyzing total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier capabilities, and market dynamics to optimize long-term value and resilience Review and process requisitions to ensure that the item(s) requisitioned adequately meet the desired requirements and specifications and are obtained at the most favorable price and terms. Ensure timely renewal of blanket and standing orders which includes summarizing dollars spent, monitoring approval levels, requesting pricing from vendors, verifying rate for renewal contract period, revising contract, and distributing copies. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability criteria Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Quality, production) to align sourcing strategies while mitigating risks Develops EOQ (equal order quantity) and order point strategies for each repetitively purchased item. Lead RFQs, RFPs, and competitive bidding processes to drive cost savings and value creation. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers while mitigating risks Analyze spend data to identify cost-reduction opportunities and drive strategic initiatives Obtains resolution to Supplier Documentation Deficiency Notices. Prepares Material Disposition Authorization Forms for any items needing to be returned. Member of Supplier Diversity Team to ensure Government Minority Subcontracting Plan Goals are met. Keep management informed of all events or supplier furnished data that influences company purchases or scheduled deliveries. Updates and maintains ERP system for purchases made by buyer. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement Assist supply chain managers with managing inventory levels and monitors all issued purchase orders to ensure fulfillment Ability to lead cross-site sourcing initiatives that involve harmonizing specifications, consolidating supplier bases, and standardizing procurement processes across global or multi-plant operations Potential to take on additional projects as needed to support departmental goals and initiatives
May be required to adopt a category-focused approach to ensure an efficient procurement process
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field 1+ years of Procurement/Sourcing related experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of Procurement/Sourcing related experience Ability to create and analyze data using pivot tables APICS/CPSM certification
California residents should review our
Notice for California Employees and Applicants
before applying.
Kindeva does not accept unsolicited assistance from headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Kindeva employees—regardless of format—without a valid, signed agreement and an approved job order from an authorized signatory in Talent Acquisition will be considered the sole property of Kindeva. No fees will be paid in the event that a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited resume or referral.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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Sourcing Specialist
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Kindeva Drug Delivery 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Sourcing Specialist
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Kindeva Drug Delivery Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our Work Matters
At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world. Our Work Matters
At Kindeva we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.
The Impact You Will Make
The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for procuring direct and indirect materials essential to pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, ensuring timely supply to support production, quality, and compliance. This individual evaluates and selects suppliers based on cost, quality, and regulatory standards, and supports supplier diversity by ensuring compliance with government subcontracting requirements. Analyzes data to support competitive bid processes, drives cost optimization, and provides strategic recommendations to stakeholders. Contributes to continuous improvement through supplier performance management and the standardization of sourcing practices across sites.
Role Responsibilities
Analyzes division budget expense categories and recommends cost improvement/reduction measures. Develop and execute category management strategies by analyzing total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier capabilities, and market dynamics to optimize long-term value and resilience Review and process requisitions to ensure that the item(s) requisitioned adequately meet the desired requirements and specifications and are obtained at the most favorable price and terms. Ensure timely renewal of blanket and standing orders which includes summarizing dollars spent, monitoring approval levels, requesting pricing from vendors, verifying rate for renewal contract period, revising contract, and distributing copies. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability criteria Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Quality, production) to align sourcing strategies while mitigating risks Develops EOQ (equal order quantity) and order point strategies for each repetitively purchased item. Lead RFQs, RFPs, and competitive bidding processes to drive cost savings and value creation. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers while mitigating risks Analyze spend data to identify cost-reduction opportunities and drive strategic initiatives Obtains resolution to Supplier Documentation Deficiency Notices. Prepares Material Disposition Authorization Forms for any items needing to be returned. Member of Supplier Diversity Team to ensure Government Minority Subcontracting Plan Goals are met. Keep management informed of all events or supplier furnished data that influences company purchases or scheduled deliveries. Updates and maintains ERP system for purchases made by buyer. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement Assist supply chain managers with managing inventory levels and monitors all issued purchase orders to ensure fulfillment Ability to lead cross-site sourcing initiatives that involve harmonizing specifications, consolidating supplier bases, and standardizing procurement processes across global or multi-plant operations Potential to take on additional projects as needed to support departmental goals and initiatives
May be required to adopt a category-focused approach to ensure an efficient procurement process
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field 1+ years of Procurement/Sourcing related experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of Procurement/Sourcing related experience Ability to create and analyze data using pivot tables APICS/CPSM certification
California residents should review our
Notice for California Employees and Applicants
before applying.
Kindeva does not accept unsolicited assistance from headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Kindeva employees—regardless of format—without a valid, signed agreement and an approved job order from an authorized signatory in Talent Acquisition will be considered the sole property of Kindeva. No fees will be paid in the event that a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited resume or referral.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kindeva Drug Delivery is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Do you see yourself as part of the Kindeva mission? Click Apply Now Today! Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kindeva Drug Delivery by 2x Get notified about new Sourcing Specialist jobs in
St Louis, MO . East St Louis, IL $80,000.00-$100,000.00 1 day ago Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Packaging)
St Louis, MO $69,000.00-$92,000.00 4 days ago Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Ingredients)
St Louis, MO $60,000.00-$88,000.00 2 weeks ago Hazelwood, MO $65,000.00-$75,000.00 3 days ago Hazelwood, MO $90,000.00-$125,000.00 1 month ago St Louis, MO $65,000.00-$70,000.00 2 days ago Supply Chain Buyer- 1-4yr Experience, Local Candidates Only
St. Louis County, MO $70,000.00-$82,500.00 2 weeks ago St Louis, MO $73,000.00-$124,000.00 2 weeks ago Sustainability and Procurement Development Program (SPDP)
Earth City, MO $56,000.00-$62,000.00 1 week ago St Louis, MO $80,000.00-$90,000.00 17 hours ago Bridgeton, MO $55,000.00-$70,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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