Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
At least 3 years of people management experience
Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation
Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle
3+ years in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and GMP-regulated environments preferred
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with financial and operational goals
Drive cost savings through competitive bidding and supplier negotiations
Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and issue resolution
Support supplier performance programs with KPIs and regular business reviews
Identify and mitigate supply risks through diversification and proactive issue resolution
Oversee purchasing operations and ensure ERP system accuracy in a GMP-regulated environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align purchasing activities with business objectives
Benefits
Opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives
Engagement with high-performing contract manufacturing organizations
Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Cross-functional collaboration with key departments
Development and coaching of team members
Compliance with regulatory and ethical standards
Full Job Description
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
