NavitsPartners
Sourcing Contract Specialist - R&D
Duration: 4 months
Location: West Point, PA 19486 (Hybrid)
Role Summary:
Manage sourcing and contractual phases for R&D procurement. Produce RFIs, coordinate supplier negotiations, validate contract lifecycle steps, and audit SAP eSourcing compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Duration: 4 months
Location: West Point, PA 19486 (Hybrid)
Role Summary:
Manage sourcing and contractual phases for R&D procurement. Produce RFIs, coordinate supplier negotiations, validate contract lifecycle steps, and audit SAP eSourcing compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement RFIs/RFPs/RFQs using e-sourcing tools and perform structured supplier analysis.
- Negotiate terms and pricing, support contract creation, and manage amendments in SAP eSourcing.
- Perform contract audits for compliance (Procurement Procedure 4.3), ensuring executed documents and RTA memos are complete.
- Monitor supplier performance; establish KPI-driven continuous improvement plans.
- Champion change through program/project management, diversify supplier pool, and share insights across the team.
- BA/BS required; MBA preferred.
- 3-5 years in strategic sourcing within pharmaceutical R&D or related industries.
- Proficient in SAP Ariba/Hana eSourcing (training available), Qlik, and MS Office.
- Strong negotiation, analysis, communication, and leadership skills.