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Global Strategic Sourcing Manager Clinical (Durham, NC)

Global Strategic Sourcing Manager Clinical (Durham, NC)

FortreaDurham, North Carolina, USA
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Overview :

As the Manager of Global Sourcing you will play a crucial role in developing managing and executing category strategies that support Fortreas strategic imperatives and mission. This may include Clinical Services and / or Clinical Technologies (e.g. EDC eCOA) along with Corporate / Enterprise Technologies. You will position the Global Procurement Services organization as a trusted strategic partner across the enterprise.

Summary of Responsibilities :

  • Develop manage and execute category strategies to support Fortreas strategic imperatives and mission.
  • Partner with leaders across the enterprise to ensure efficient and effective category strategies preferred suppliers and competitive supplier evaluation.
  • Lead multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives ensuring benefit realization and value creation.
  • Conduct regular contract review meetings with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure performance meets expectations.
  • Cultivate a strong team environment and service culture to deliver timely and quality services.
  • Own and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories ensuring compliance and regulatory reporting.
  • Verify the relevance of sourcing strategy by consulting with leaders and understanding market trends.
  • Develop monitor and analyze procurement metrics and spend analytics.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies industry regulations and ethical procurement practices.
  • Establish a robust supplier evaluation framework and identify opportunities for supplier development.
  • Deliver savings and value targets across multiple dimensions including material deflation and cost optimization.

Qualifications (Minimum Required) :

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred or a related field.
  • A deep knowledge of sourcing processes market trends benchmarks and best practices across categories under management.
  • In-depth knowledge of category strategy management and sourcing methodologies and best practices.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in analysis.
  • Ability to make decisions and commit to completion dates.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues of high complexity.
  • Microsoft Office365 (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams SharePoint).
  • Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
  • Experience (Minimum Required) :

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
  • 7 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles or allied fields.
  • Strong negotiation communication and project management skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and operate with significant autonomy.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.
  • Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve complex problems to drive value.
  • Deep business and financial acumen and strong strategic and conceptual skills.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated organizational time management and multi-tasking skills.
  • Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to build develop and maintain trusted relationships both internally and externally.
  • Pay Range : $100000-$115000 (The range does not include benefits and if applicable bonus commission or equity)

    Benefits : All job offers will be based on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicable degrees / certifications as well as internal equity and market data. Regular full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including : Medical Dental Vision Life STD / LTD 401(K) ESPP Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO) and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information please click here.

    This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work within our Durham headquarters 2-3 days each week.

    Physical Demands / Work Environment :

    Work Environment :

    Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

    Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

    Physical Requirements :

    Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.

    Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast simple repeated movements of the fingers hands and wrists.

    Occasional crouching stooping with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

    Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

    Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

    Regular and consistent attendance.

    Varied hours may be required.

    Application deadline : December 15 2025

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    Required Experience :

    Manager

    Key Skills

    Finance Control,Finance,ABAP,Body Care,Business Analytics,Avionics

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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