Strategic Sourcing Manager – Pharmaceutical Advisory Services - MVG

Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager – Pharmaceutical Advisory Services 

Rate: $48/hr on W2 
Location: Rahway, NJ, 07065 
Duration: 6+ Months (Possible Extension) 
Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Monday – Friday 
Type: Onsite 

Job Summary: 

The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Pharmaceutical Advisory Services will serve as a sourcing expert for third-party consulting and management services within a complex pharma setting. The role requires managing supplier engagement, optimizing advisory spend, and supporting clinical operations, manufacturing, and regulatory through value-driven procurement strategies. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Implement sourcing strategies aligned with drug development timelines and commercial readiness. 

• Partner with QA/QC, R&D, and clinical operations stakeholders to ensure vendor solutions support product pipeline needs. 

• Execute supplier governance initiatives and contribute to audit readiness for vendor partners. 

• Lead sourcing initiatives, contract negotiation, and supplier onboarding for strategic consulting services. 

• Monitor market trends, compliance requirements, and supplier capabilities in the pharma domain. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline. 

• 7+ years of procurement or category management experience, with exposure to pharma advisory services. 

• Working knowledge of FDA and global regulatory standards in relation to supplier services. 

• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional sourcing teams within regulated environments.