Sourcing Manager at The Fountain Group

Ridgefield, CT

Pay: $59.20/hr
Location: Hybrid in Ridgefield, CT
Duration: 1 year contract initially

Description:

Implement Corporate led Category Strategy for fast paced complex, Marketing & Sales categories within the local US organization.
Bring potential innovation to Boehringer and local market intelligence.
Identify, evaluate, and classify sourcing risks and devise risk mitigation measures; manage risk exposure.
Identify and evaluate existing and potential local suppliers as well as the establishment and maintenance of supplier relations.
Use Business Review Meeting and KPI leverage to resolve potential issues at an early stage.
Manage local Business Partners actively and collaborate to align common goals.
Coordinate Business Partner demands within Sourcing and ensure that relevant information is shared, and Business Partner is supported adequately.
Optimize buying channels and leverage market opportunities.
Leverage sourcing tools (including e-sourcing or reverse-auction, parallel negotiation, etc.)
Negotiate, review, and execute contracts; maximize usage of Master Services Agreements (MSAs) or Frame Services Agreements (FSAs) as possible.
Oversee the Supplier performance management program for assigned categories.
Incorporate supplier diversity in assigned categories.
Potentially lead and drive regional sourcing projects.
Coach on sourcing policies and procedures.

Skills:

7+ years of Sourcing experience, Knowledge in Pharmaceutical industry.
Demonstrated proficiency in the following: demand management; market and supply analysis; negotiation; total cost of ownership, saving, and NPV; project management; delivering against commitments.
Experience with Sourcing for Marketing & Sales, Creative Services, Data Analytic Services, Market Access and/or PR. Knowledge of evidence generation, AI and machine learning.
Experience / background in the following: contract management, supplier relationship management, market assessments (RFI/RFP), negotiation, risk evaluation. and change management.
Compliance mindset
Excellent written and oral communication skills with a customer centric mindset.
Demonstrated experience in collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timeline.
Strong project management skills, ability to influence and bring teams to consensus and agreements.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution plus related experience. Areas may include Science, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical, Business Administration or related.