Manager, Indirect & Capex Strategic Sourcing
About The Position
The Manager, Indirects & Capex Strategic Sourcing will lead the procurement of non-manufacturing goods and services supporting site operations located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This role oversees high-value categories including Capex, Engineering, EHS, Utilities, MRO, Clinical, and Facility Management to ensure business continuity, regulatory compliance (cGMP/FDA), and optimal total cost of ownership (TCO). This position serves as a key business partner to site leadership (Engineering, Maintenance, Site Head) and acts as the primary liaison with Global Procurement. The role reports to the Head of US Procurement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Life Sciences.
- 5–10 years of indirect procurement experience across relevant categories.
- 4+ years managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of SAP/Ariba, category management, and contract practices.
- Familiarity with emerging procurement technologies.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder influencing abilities.
- Excellent communication and business partnership skills.
- Analytical mindset with focus on cost optimization and performance metrics.
- Ability to simplify complex sourcing concepts for business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with site and global priorities.
- Lead RFx processes (RFP/RFQ), supplier evaluations, and award decisions.
- Optimize TCO by evaluating lifecycle costs (maintenance, energy, spare parts).
- Negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and project agreements for services and capital projects.
- Establish supplier KPIs, lead QBRs, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Drive supplier performance, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
- Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) and governance initiatives.
- Ensure timely procurement of MRO and utility services to support uninterrupted operations.
- Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA, and EHS standards.
- Support capital projects by sourcing equipment, construction, and validation services.
- Deliver cost savings and cost avoidance against annual targets.
- Reduce maverick spend through preferred supplier programs and policy enforcement.
- Utilize procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, Coupa) for sourcing, spend tracking, and reporting.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and adoption of best practices.
- Support sustainability and renewable energy initiatives.
- Leverage industry benchmarking and market insights to enhance category strategies.
- Conduct spend analysis and apply data-driven decision-making.
- Support procurement digital transformation and analytics adoption.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
