Sourcing Manager - Direct Spend

Merck•Saint Louis, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

MilliporeSigma is seeking a Sourcing Manager. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end strategic sourcing process of direct materials for key strategic suppliers. This role focuses on closely collaborating with Category Managers to translate category strategies into actionable sourcing strategies that align with the organization’s business objectives. The Sourcing Manager will oversee the identification, negotiation, qualification, and management of strategic supplier relationships, ensuring that sourcing activities support the company’s growth and innovation initiatives while addressing any performance or quality issues. In this role you will develop, implement and support the Category strategy for the plant(s) and suppliers assigned translating this into supplier & portfolio strategies and executing to generate value in the dimensions’ financial contribution, supply security and sustainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, or other Business or Science fields OR Bachelor’s degree in any field with 2+ years of industry experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain or procurement
Experience performing in a fast-paced, goal oriented and time-sensitive environment
Proven track record of successfully managing the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier identification, negotiations, qualification, and performance management
Experience with end-to-end supplier lifecycle management—identifying, negotiating, qualifying, onboarding, and sustaining strategic relationships to drive value in financial contribution, supply security, and sustainability
Ability to balance rigorous cost/quality/delivery requirements with risk management, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration in a matrix environment
Ability to maintain strong stakeholder engagement
Proven negotiation and contracting skills
Demonstrated ability to lead complex sourcing projects and cost-containment initiatives
Experience in risk mitigation for key materials
Strategic thinker with practical execution skills and a track record of delivering measurable value

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree
Strategic sourcing, supply chain or procurement experience within the Life Sciences, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Academia or other Corporate industries, with a strong focus on managing strategic suppliers
Experience in a large multi-national organization in the Life Science, or Medical Device industry, in a global, matrix organization supporting and leading strategic sourcing/category management

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional stakeholders, including plant management, planners, buyers, and quality assurance, to ensure sourcing requirements are met and staffed if and where needed
Lead the end-to-end sourcing process, including supplier identification, bid management, negotiation, qualification, and onboarding
Negotiate contracts and terms with strategic suppliers to secure favorable agreements that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements
Manage supplier portfolio being accountable for the price development, including actively proposing cost saving & supply continuity projects
Manage projects of high complexity and/or participate to plant(s) activities within Sourcing LS
Market monitoring to identify new/alternate suppliers to support category management in updating category strategies
Implement and conduct risk management process and ensure availability of mitigation plans for key materials
Stay informed on market trends and industry developments to adapt sourcing strategies to changing business environments