Job Summary
- Group aligned sourcing leader for internal and external stakeholders delivering on Sponsor's approach to R&D; Portfolio sourcing, contract negotiation, and applicable sponsor policies and procedures.
- Ensures business interest and sourcing strategies are delivered.
- Accountable for minimizing business risk and maximizing R&D; dollars in each commitment.
- Acts as a central point of contact for business-related and vendor performance issues and facilitates contractual/financial conflict resolution where applicable.
- Leads all sourcing efforts for assigned areas of support (program/study level).
- Provides scenario sourcing consultation and guidance, as required, and collaborates with other Sourcing and Enterprise Solutions (Source to Pay), Finance, Legal when appropriate.
- Implements current established sourcing strategies on an engagement basis.
- Works to negotiate contract budgets, business terms and the scopes of service with all types of service providers.

Job Responsibilities




- Leads all assignments using knowledge and work experience in sourcing to achieve desired results.
- Liaises frequently with stakeholders to ensure they understand and have realistic expectations of sourcing to contract process and systems.
- Partners with stakeholders to identify and evaluate available sourcing intelligence to support decision-making relative to service/resourcing need at a general and local level.
- Manages the sourcing process as an agent of BVSM.
- In collaboration with stakeholders (study team/vendor lead/business owner), gains an in-depth understanding of needs and requirements, in order to secure appropriate level of services from vendors.
- Facilitate study-level Sourcing Strategy Meetings to ensure alignment of all internal stakeholders.
- Prepare Request for Information and initiate investigation for alternative vendor solutions, in the absence of an established sourcing strategy.
- Responsible for the preparation of Requests for Proposals and bi

📌 Sr. Manager, Portfolio Sourcing (Argentina)
🏢 Kps Life
📍 Argentina