Strategic Sourcing Director, Indirect Procurement

Position Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Director, Indirect Procurement is a senior-level, individual contributor role responsible for leading complex sourcing initiatives across key indirect spend categories. This role focuses on partnering with business teams to identify savings opportunities, supplier negotiation, contract management, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in indirect procurement, strong commercial acumen, and a proven ability to deliver business value through sourcing and negotiation excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Execution

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing processes across high-value, complex indirect categories.
• Manage sourcing projects from opportunity assessment through to contract execution.
• Build a pipeline of sourcing opportunities and manage actions to achieve savings target timelines

Contracting and Supplier Negotiations

• Negotiate terms, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Legal teams to manage contractual and operational risks.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFx development, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Deliver year-over-year cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvements through commercial negotiations, process efficiencies, and demand management.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with business units (e.g., IT, HR, Marketing, Legal, Finance) to understand sourcing needs and priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing procurement guidance and market insights to support decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships across the organization.

Cost Optimization and Value Delivery

• Identify cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities without compromising quality or performance.
• Track and report on procurement performance metrics, including savings, compliance, and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field required

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a focus on indirect categories
• Proven success in leading complex sourcing initiatives and high-stakes supplier negotiations
• Experience working in a large, matrixed, and cross-functional corporate environment
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, operational efficiencies, and supplier performance improvements

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and strategic mindset
• Collaborative and business-oriented mindset; effective at influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to distill complex topics for senior audiences
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven biotech environments
• Committed to continuous improvement, with a strong sense of accountability and adaptability