Strategic Sourcing Lead

Werfen • Norcross, GA

2h

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Lead supports strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement for Immucor’s Transfusion business unit in a fast-paced, FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. The role identifies, evaluates, qualifies, and onboards suppliers and materials; analyzes category market intelligence to identify cost improvements and support negotiations; and partners with cross-functional teams to address supplier issues and business initiatives.

The position leads supplier and material master data setup and maintenance, including ERP and MRP data integrity, and supports negotiation and management of contracts, statements of work, pricing, and long-term supplier agreements. It drives supplier performance through KPIs, spend analysis, business reviews, and corrective actions, and owns Supplier Quality Review activities and documentation to help ensure compliance with applicable FDA, ISO 13485, IVDR, and internal requirements. These efforts support supply continuity, risk mitigation, and optimization of cost, quality, service, and supplier performance. The role may require up to 10% travel, including international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field; management may substitute relevant work experience for a degree.
• 5–7 years of experience in the Pharma or Biologics industry, specifically in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, and/or Manufacturing in a regulated environment; management may make exceptions to the experience requirement.
• Proficiency with statistics and data analytics, using data to solve problems and drive decision-making.
• Experience working with products controlled by shelf life.
• Experience using ERP systems for MRP, inventory management, purchasing, or related activities.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to anticipate and act on supply risks.
• Skill in alternate material sourcing and regulatory-compliant implementation.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and negotiation acumen.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and strong interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven approach and ability to work with a high level of autonomy.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Certification from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma theories and principles; Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of sourcing strategies for reagents, raw materials, supplies, medical devices and parts, and services for Immucor’s Transfusion business unit; identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard alternate suppliers and materials.
• Collect and analyze economic drivers and category market intelligence, including PPI, CPI, commodity trends, and supplier cost drivers, to identify cost improvement opportunities and support price negotiations.
• Support Buyer/Planners in price negotiations, escalate increases exceeding approval authority, and provide leadership with data-driven analysis and recommendations.
• Coordinate contract renewals and supplier discussions; conduct initial negotiations and partner with the Director, Strategic Procurement on negotiation strategy, pricing, escalations, and final contract review.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance accountability through KPIs, spend analysis, cost-savings initiatives, improved performance controls, and corrective actions.
• Lead supplier business reviews, including coordination of meetings, agendas, stakeholder participation, review materials, action tracking, and follow-up.
• Own the Supplier Quality Review process through completion, maintenance, and archival in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements; maintain inspection-ready documentation for audits.
• Lead supplier evaluation and setup with Quality and cross-functional teams, create suppliers and materials in the ERP system, and maintain accurate supplier and material master data, including MRP planning drivers.
• Support cross-functional resolution of supplier-related issues, including supply disruptions, material or product nonconformances, and product replacements, by coordinating supplier communication and resolution activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on new and ongoing initiatives involving suppliers, materials, components, processes, or services; coordinate procurement activities, contracts, SOWs, pricing, and ERP data collection, considering capacity, inventory optimization, and business continuity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior