Senior Manager, Commercial Strategic Sourcing

Mineralys Therapeutics

. Develop and execute category strategies for commercial services aligned with business priorities and maximize return on investment .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and category management within regulated environments, particularly in pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and deliver measurable cost savings while ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

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Strategic SourcingVendor NegotiationSpend AnalysisSupplier Relationship ManagementProcurement Governance

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementContract DevelopmentFinancial ManagementRFI/RFP ProcessesMarket AnalysisCost Savings ReportingRisk MitigationBudgetingForecastingAccruals

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

ScorecardsKPI ManagementSourcing ToolsTemplates

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree PreferredRelevant Certification Preferred

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyLife SciencesComplianceThird-Party Risk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute category strategies for commercial services aligned with business priorities and maximize return on investment
Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, negotiations, and vendor selection across commercial service categories
Analyze spend, markets, suppliers, proposals, pricing models, and total cost to support fact-based sourcing decisions
Negotiate and manage MSAs, statements of work, work orders, and change orders with Legal and stakeholders
Partner with Commercial, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver sourcing initiatives
Manage supplier governance through business reviews, scorecards, KPIs, issue resolution, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement plans
Report cost savings, cost avoidance, demand management, process efficiency, and other measurable value
Ensure sourcing activities follow ethical practices, internal policies, approval requirements, regulations, and industry standards
Support budgeting, forecasting, and accruals with contract commitments, pricing assumptions, sourcing insights, and supplier financial information
Improve sourcing processes, templates, tools, and training; educate stakeholders on bidding, contracting, and supplier management requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred
6+ years of progressive strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supplier management experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or life sciences
3+ years commercial sourcing experience in categories such as marketing, media, digital, market access, sales operations, patient services, meetings and events, or professional services
Proven experience leading competitive sourcing, complex negotiations, contract development, spend analysis, and supplier relationship management
Working knowledge of procurement governance, third-party risk, compliance, and financial management in a regulated environment
Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, influencing, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to translate business requirements and market intelligence into practical category and sourcing strategies
Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities
Ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships
Strategic thinking with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to execution
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Up to 10% travel, including occasional overnight travel outside the local area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Time off
401K
Participation in Mineralys incentive plans contingent on achievement of personal and company performance