Strategic Sourcing Manager – Marketing

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

. Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from intake to contract execution .

Posted 11/5/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71 - $78 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to manage complex initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams in the pharma or biotech industry.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementProcurement SystemsCommercial Procurement

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesMarket AssessmentsCompetitive RFP ManagementPricing AnalysisNegotiation Strategies

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationProject ManagementInfluencing Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

CoupaICertisAriba

Industry Keywords

PharmaBiotechCategory ManagementThird Party Risk ManagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives from intake to contract execution
Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Conduct market assessments and supplier evaluations
Manage competitive RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
Prepare executive recommendation materials
Manage strategic supplier relationships across assigned categories
Support supplier governance meetings and performance reviews
Partner with business stakeholders to resolve supplier issues
Lead commercial negotiations for SOWs, MSAs, amendments, and renewals
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, rebates, liability provisions, and other contractual terms
Coordinate with legal, stakeholders, and procurement throughout contract execution
Serve as the primary partner for Commercial stakeholders
Provide strategic sourcing guidance throughout project planning
Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing business priorities
Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations
Identify cost savings and value creation opportunities
Perform pricing analyses and benchmarking
Develop negotiation strategies to optimize commercial outcomes
Track sourcing pipeline and realize savings
Partner closely with Commercial, Legal, Finance, Third Party Risk Management, Procurement Operations, and Compliance
Support Vertex’s Commercial organization during an FTE’s leave of absence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement or category management experience
Experience leading complex sourcing events
Strong Contract negotiation experience
Experience managing supplier relationships
Excellent executive communication skills
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
Pharma or biotech industry experience preferred
Commercial procurement experience preferred
Familiarity with procurement systems (Coupa, iCertis, Ariba, etc.) preferred
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors

Benefits

Comp & perks

6 month contract with chance to extend
W2 role
Eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
Compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment will be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer