R&D Supplier Sourcing Associate - VGRDPS #5

Non-IT - MD - Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

Locations: Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown, Silver Spring
Posted On: August 07, 2025
Last Day to Apply: August 21, 2025
Pay: From $44.57 per hour

R&D Supplier Sourcing Associate

Duration: 4 months
Location: West Point, PA 19486 (Hybrid)

Role Summary:
Guide strategic sourcing and procurement efforts focused on R&D. Execute RFIs/RFPs and contract negotiations, implement spend intelligence, and track contract health using SAP eSourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement RFIs/RFPs/RFQs using e-sourcing tools and perform structured supplier analysis.
Negotiate terms and pricing, support contract creation, and manage amendments in SAP eSourcing.
Perform contract audits for compliance (Procurement Procedure 4.3), ensuring executed documents and RTA memos are complete.
Monitor supplier performance; establish KPI-driven continuous improvement plans.
Champion change through program/project management, diversify supplier pool, and share insights across the team.

Qualifications:

BA/BS required; MBA preferred.
3–5 years in strategic sourcing within pharmaceutical R&D or related industries.
Proficient in SAP Ariba/Hana eSourcing (training available), Qlik, and MS Office.
Strong negotiation, analysis, communication, and leadership skills.