Senior Commercial Sourcing/Procurement Manager - Contract - Wilmington DE
Ready to shape the future of pharmaceutical sourcing? Join our client and lead strategic partnerships that drive innovation and impact on a global scale!
Proclinical is seeking an experienced Sourcing professional to support US commercial services. This role is structured as an ongoing contractor partnership, embedded within the Commercial Strategic Sourcing organization, with defined scope, accountability, and measurable impact.
Primary Responsibilities:
The position may be filled at the Sourcing Manager or Senior Sourcing Manager level depending on experience, demonstrated capability, and ability to operate independently within a complex commercial environment.
This opportunity is best suited for individuals who value ownership, consistency, and long term impact, and who are able to balance quality, financial outcomes, and speed to market in a fast paced commercial setting.
Skills & Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, with additional experience expected for Senior level consideration
- Demonstrated experience supporting Commercial categories such as Marketing Services, PR, Meetings, Exhibits and Displays, etc. or related services
- Proven track record of delivering negotiated savings
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
- Experience working within a Category Management framework preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment
- Experience with P2P systems such as SAP and Ariba
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
- A mindset focused on problem solving, influence, and partnership
- The ability to work in close partnership with our teams as a trusted partner within a PSR engagement
The Senior Commercial Sourcing/Procurement Manager's responsibilities will be:
- Serve as a strategic sourcing partner to Commercial organization, providing ongoing advisory support and execution ownership
- Review, assess, and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and related agreements to secure cost savings, and favorable commercial terms while mitigating risk
- Manage RFPs and RFIs, supplier negotiations, award processes, and post negotiation assessments and debriefs
- Develop, review, and validate sourcing analytics including cost models, spend reports, savings and cost avoidance tracking, and contract documentation
- Analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies and negotiations
- Manage semi annual supplier performance reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee contract review processes in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Commercial stakeholders
- Support supplier onboarding, risk assessment, and ongoing supplier governance activities
- Contribute to the operational effectiveness of the Commercial Strategic Sourcing function through process improvement and best practice sharing
- Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivery, quality, financial results, and speed to market
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Mike Raletz at m.raletz@proclinical.com
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