Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a seasoned sourcing professional ready to make an impact within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors? Robert Half is seeking a  Strategic Sourcing Manager  for a 6-month contract role based  hybrid onsite (3 days a week)  in  Princeton, NJ . In this role, you will lead procurement strategies for both direct and indirect categories, driving supplier optimization, cost efficiencies, and compliance with industry regulations.

This position offers a great opportunity to bring your expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and stakeholder collaboration to an organization focused on delivering measurable value and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans across direct categories (e.g., APIs, packaging) and indirect categories (e.g., transportation, laboratory supplies).
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure favorable terms, reduce risks, and improve service levels.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and regulatory departments, to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance and analyze market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
• Create, review, and manage vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Conduct benchmarking and leverage market intelligence to drive procurement decisions and strategic category improvements.
• Foster supplier relationships to align with business goals while addressing challenges proactively.
• Track and report on KPIs to measure the results of sourcing initiatives and cost savings.
• Manage RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs by developing specifications and scopes of work.
• Ensure vendors comply with industry regulations (e.g., GxPs) while maintaining operational and financial efficiency.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, preferably within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industries.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance and supplier performance management.
• Familiarity with direct and indirect procurement categories is highly desirable.