Supply Chain – Sourcing Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

Position Location Details: Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the Waltham, MA or Franklin, TN office and working remotely

Supply Chain – Sourcing Process Expert

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Supply Chain Sourcing Expert to lead sourcing transformation initiatives, optimize procurement operations, and drive end-to-end sourcing excellence across the organization. This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing modern sourcing and procurement capabilities within SAP S/4HANA while enabling data-driven, value-focused sourcing strategies that support long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supplier relationship management, and source-to-contract processes, combined with strong experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations and enterprise process governance. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and play a key role in driving operational efficiency, supplier innovation, risk management, and sustainable value creation.

Organization

The function incumbent reports to: Senior Director, US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit: Global Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Procurement Transformation

• Lead the definition and implementation of sourcing and procurement process requirements, including RFX management, contracting, supplier onboarding, and source-to-contract lifecycle processes.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of source-to-contract processes within SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Support configuration and deployment of sourcing workflows, approval hierarchies, procurement controls, and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and implementation partners to align sourcing solutions with operational and strategic objectives.
• Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live readiness activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline procurement operations, increase automation, and enhance sourcing effectiveness.
• Ensure sourcing and procurement processes comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.

End-to-End Process Governance & Strategic Sourcing

• Define and execute forward-looking sourcing strategies that effectively balance cost optimization, supplier value, operational risk, sustainability, and innovation.
• Build, develop, and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that contribute to long-term business performance and supply continuity.
• Drive the evolution of sourcing and procurement functions toward digital, data-driven, and insight-led decision-making capabilities.
• Lead supplier evaluation, segmentation, performance management, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Identify and implement cost optimization and value creation opportunities across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier trends, geopolitical risks, and industry developments to proactively advise the business on sourcing opportunities and supply risks.
• Champion process standardization, simplification, and procurement best practices across the organization.
• Facilitate collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, and IT teams to support integrated sourcing strategies and business alignment.
• Support organizational change management initiatives and drive adoption of new sourcing technologies and processes.

Experience, know-how and skills critical for success

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain transformation, or source-to-contract operations.
• Proven experience supporting or leading SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement implementation programs.
• Strong understanding of sourcing lifecycle management, RFX processes, supplier onboarding, contracting, procurement governance, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical sourcing solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement transformation, process governance, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing capabilities across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with digital procurement technologies, supplier risk management tools, and procurement analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing methodologies, and spend analysis techniques.
• Experience working in global or matrixed organizations.
• CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent procurement/supply chain certification preferred.
• Hands on Consulting experiencing is preferred demonstrating strong business process advisory, following industry best practises.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• SAP S/4HANA Source-to-Contract Processes
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Transformation
• RFX & Contract Lifecycle Management
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation
• Risk Management & Supplier Governance
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Other

1. Languages

• English Advanced, other languages an advantage

1. Travel requirements:

• Willingness to travel for business purposes occasionally (up to 20%)

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Annual salary: $117,700.00 - $196,200.00 - Waltham, MA location

Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

EOE, disability/veterans