Sr Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Partnerships

The Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and building high-performing partnerships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other critical suppliers to improve service, cost, quality, innovation, resilience, and growth. The role serves as a senior relationship owner for key manufacturing partners while translating business priorities into sourcing strategies, supplier commitments, and measurable performance improvement.

Job Summary and General Duties:

• Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with company financial and operational goals.
• Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, and value analysis while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier performance programs including KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews to ensure delivery, quality, and cost expectations are met.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through supplier diversification, inventory strategies, and proactive issue resolution.
• Oversee purchasing operations including purchase order management, contract execution, and ERP system accuracy in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Collaborate with Finance, Planning, Marketing, Quality, and R&D to align purchasing activities with forecasts, inventory targets, and new product introductions.
• Support new product development by sourcing materials, qualifying suppliers, and ensuring timely availability of components.
• Partner with Finance to monitor spending, track cost savings initiatives, and support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supplier Operations Specialist to ensure strong performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory, and GMP standards while maintaining ethical supplier practices.
• Support all entities for all duties related to role and as assigned.

Attributes:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage day-to-day operations and team performance
• Ability to develop effective relationships and work cross-functionally to achieve business objectives
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Minimum 7 years of related progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience required
• Experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and tools with advanced analytical and data management capabilities
• 3+ years in CPG and regulated GMP environment preferred