Sourcing Manager- Direct Materials

West Pharmaceutical Services•Uwchlan Township, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, Sourcing Manager- Direct Materials is responsible for developing and executing sourcing & category strategies for assigned direct material categories, which may include metal components, chemicals, polymers, packaging materials, components and other direct material categories. Working closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance, the Sourcing Manager plays a key role in supporting business growth, new product development, operational excellence, and long-term competitiveness. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded sourcing professional who enjoys working cross-functionally and influencing decisions across a global organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline or equivalent experience required.
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
Experience sourcing direct materials. Experience across metals, chemicals, polymers, resins, packaging materials, fabricated parts, assemblies, or similar categories is advantageous.
Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, and cost reduction initiatives.
Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures
Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities
Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time
Read and interpret data, information and documents
Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems
Strong Excel and report development skills.
Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
Ability to assess opportunities in the business and apply supply chain related solutions. Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Broad perspective ability to see beyond the boundaries of his/her responsibilities or function.
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization. Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Ability to respond quickly, present a concise recommendation and defend it. Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong learning capacity.

Nice To Haves

Experience within medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of direct material supply markets and sourcing best practices.
Experience managing global suppliers.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, modelling, pivot tables, and reporting.
Professional procurement or supply chain certification (CIPS, CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned direct material categories.
Manage supplier selection, performance, and strategic relationships to ensure supply continuity, quality, competitiveness, and innovation.
Lead commercial negotiations, including contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply arrangements.
Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives to achieve savings objectives.
Monitor market trends, commodity movements, and raw material cost drivers to support sourcing decisions.
Partner with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to support business objectives, new product development, and product lifecycle requirements.
Develop and implement supplier risk management and business continuity plans.
Analyze spend, supplier performance, and market intelligence to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
Act as the primary sourcing lead for assigned categories and provide recommendations to key stakeholders.