Primary FunctionThe Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent is responsible for researching and developing purchasing arrangements primarily for specialty and commodity chemicals supporting Business Development, industrial, life science, and pharmaceutical customers. This role independently leads complex sourcing activities, develops new and alternate sources, and works closely with global Sales and Product Management teams to provide rapid response to customer requests for quote of new or existing products. Other materials may be sourced as needed.
- Lead chemical sourcing based on customer requests for quotes and orders, including developing new sources and maintaining relationships with approved suppliers.
- Chemicals include specialty chemicals, fine chemicals, intermediates, pharmaceutical ingredients, and reagents. Other materials, components, products, or services may be sourced as needed.
- Conduct supplier and market research; identify alternate sources and evaluate technical, commercial, capacity, and supply-continuity risks.
- Manage supplier qualification in alignment with MP Bio's ISO procedures and coordinate required quality and regulatory documentation.
- Vet potential and existing suppliers for reliable quality, documentation, transparency, capacity, and sustainable supply.
- Negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms, Incoterms, lead time, and delivery with domestic and international suppliers; resolve supplier issues.
- Lead strategic sourcing projects, monitor supplier performance and risk, support corrective actions, and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
- Issue requisitions and purchase orders based on sales orders and stocking strategy; support hard-to-find items, new products, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Cross-train and mentor sourcing personnel, provide team coverage, and perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience- BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field; advanced degree preferred.
- Typically 5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, including chemical sourcing in Life Science, pharmaceutical, chemical, or a comparable industry.
- Experience with domestic and international supplier development, qualification, cost analysis, commercial negotiation, and supply-risk mitigation.
- Strong analytical, computer, written, and verbal communication skills. Must manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Stable work history required.
Work Environment- Position is based in Solon, Ohio.
- Office and manufacturing environment as required to meet with project stakeholders, internal and external resources, and to understand and complete project coordination responsibilities.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (1 hour or longer), and to work in front of a computer or laptop to complete tasks.
- Ability to flex with the need to work across multiple time zones as projects require.
- PPE as required.
