Strategic Sourcing Manager

Pay Rate: $ 65.00 / hour

We have partnered with a large Manufacturing company in the Princeton, NJ area to provide them with a Strategic Sourcing Manager. Please review the description below and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Strategic Sourcing Manager:

#1. Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

#2. 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred.

#3. Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Jagger) and contract management tools.

#4. Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI).

Responsibilities of the Strategic Sourcing Manager:

We are seeking a highly skilled and Strategic Sourcing Manager covering both direct and indirect Procurement categories. The ideal candidate will be an experienced negotiator with a proven track record of delivering value through supplier partnerships, cost optimization, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements of the Strategic Sourcing Manager:

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of sourcing/procurement experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in complex, high-value deals.
• Experience managing both direct and indirect spend categories.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Jagger) and contract management tools.
• Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI).
• Proven success with cost models and total cost of ownership models.
• Ability to operate with integrity and clarity in ambiguous environments to drive change.
• Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, EMA) preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.

Other Key Requirements:

• 6 month contact
• Remote role

About Relevante, Inc. the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an Outplacement Services and Direct Hire recruiting firm. We help our clients provide a soft landing for existing employees, consistent with their statement of values. We also help leading companies find the best talent for their mission critical positions. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for in the US. Relevante has been consistently identified as one of the most innovative Outplacement Services and Recruiting firms. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn .