Supply Chain – Sourcing Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)
About The Position
Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Supply Chain Sourcing Expert to lead sourcing transformation initiatives, optimize procurement operations, and drive end-to-end sourcing excellence across the organization. The role will design and implement modern sourcing and procurement capabilities within SAP S/4HANA and enable data-driven, value-focused sourcing strategies that support long-term business objectives. The position calls for deep expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supplier relationship management, and source-to-contract processes, along with experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations and enterprise process governance. The incumbent will advise business stakeholders and help drive operational efficiency, supplier innovation, risk management, and sustainable value creation. The role is part of Global Procurement and reports to the Senior Director, US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). By agreement with the supervisor, the employee may split time between the Waltham, Massachusetts or Franklin, Tennessee office and remote work. Occasional business travel of up to 20% is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 or more years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain transformation, or source-to-contract operations.
- Proven experience supporting or leading SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement implementation programs.
- Strong understanding of sourcing lifecycle management, RFX processes, supplier onboarding, contracting, procurement governance, and supplier relationship management.
- Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical sourcing solutions.
- Demonstrated expertise in procurement transformation, process governance, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing capabilities across all organizational levels.
- Advanced English language proficiency.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for business purposes, up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with digital procurement technologies, supplier risk management tools, and procurement analytics platforms.
- Knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing methodologies, and spend analysis techniques.
- Experience working in global or matrixed organizations.
- CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent procurement or supply chain certification.
- Hands-on consulting experience demonstrating business process advisory and knowledge of industry best practices.
- Knowledge of additional languages.
Responsibilities
- Lead the definition and implementation of sourcing and procurement process requirements, including RFX management, contracting, supplier onboarding, and source-to-contract lifecycle processes.
- Contribute to the design and optimization of source-to-contract processes within SAP S/4HANA environments.
- Support configuration and deployment of sourcing workflows, approval hierarchies, procurement controls, and compliance processes.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and implementation partners to align sourcing solutions with operational and strategic objectives.
- Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live readiness activities.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline procurement operations, increase automation, and enhance sourcing effectiveness.
- Ensure sourcing and procurement processes comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.
- Define and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost optimization, supplier value, operational risk, sustainability, and innovation.
- Build, develop, and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that contribute to long-term business performance and supply continuity.
- Drive the evolution of sourcing and procurement toward digital, data-driven, insight-led decision-making.
- Lead supplier evaluation, segmentation, performance management, and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Identify and implement cost optimization and value creation opportunities across direct and indirect spend categories.
- Monitor market conditions, supplier trends, geopolitical risks, and industry developments to advise the business on sourcing opportunities and supply risks.
- Champion process standardization, simplification, and procurement best practices across the organization.
- Facilitate collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, and IT to support integrated sourcing strategies and business alignment.
- Support organizational change management initiatives and drive adoption of new sourcing technologies and processes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Potential performance-based bonuses, depending on company and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
