Director, Procurement Strategic Sourcing - BDI

Bracco Medical Technologies • Princeton, NJ

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About The Position

Bracco Diagnostics Inc. is a subsidiary of Bracco Imaging which is part of the overall Bracco Group. The Company specializes in the clinical development, marketing and sales of diagnostic contrast imaging agents. Bracco Diagnostics Inc. primarily markets its products to hospitals throughout the United States. Bracco Diagnostics Inc. is committed to the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of imaging agents and solutions aimed at providing a better use and management in terms of diagnostic efficacy, patient safety and cost effectiveness. The Director of Strategic Sourcing & Procurement leads global sourcing strategies for both direct and indirect spend in a regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences environment. They collaborate across functions, and focus on cost optimization, compliance, supplier performance, and alignment with business goals. The role demands strong leadership, strategic sourcing expertise, and experience in complex, regulated global markets. This is a hybrid position with the expectation to be onsite at the Princeton office on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive procurement/sourcing leadership experience, ideally in pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing global teams and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Expertise across a diverse range of direct and indirect categories.
• Strong knowledge of regulated environments (e.g., FDA, EMA, GMP, GxP).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Jaggaer) and contract management platforms.
• Skilled in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI) to inform data-driven decisions.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, PMP) are a plus.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, matrixed, global organization with agility and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing global sourcing team, cultivating a culture of trust, inclusion, and performance.
• Drive category strategy development and execution across direct and indirect categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and sustainability targets.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive stakeholders, influencing decision-making with credibility, clarity, and insight.
• Foster supplier relationships grounded in transparency, mutual value creation, and ethical practices.
• Identify and champion innovative and sustainable sourcing solutions, aligning with company ESG objectives.
• Guide cross-functional teams through complex negotiations and risk management, maintaining a calm, solutions-oriented approach under pressure.
• Promote a culture of continuous evolution, encouraging experimentation, learning, and proactive problem-solving.
• Model and embed a commitment to extraordinary performance — setting high standards and delivering against ambitious goals.
• Represent Procurement in global forums, contributing to business transformation and long-term strategic planning.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees