Supply Chain – Sourcing Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)
Waltham, MA - USA
Job Summary
Position Location Details: Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the Waltham MA or Franklin TN office and working remotely
Supply Chain Sourcing Process Expert
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Supply Chain Sourcing Expert to lead sourcing transformation initiatives optimize procurement operations and drive end-to-end sourcing excellence across the organization. This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing modern sourcing and procurement capabilities within SAP S/4HANA while enabling data-driven value-focused sourcing strategies that support long-term business objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in strategic sourcing procurement transformation supplier relationship management and source-to-contract processes combined with strong experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations and enterprise process governance. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and play a key role in driving operational efficiency supplier innovation risk management and sustainable value creation.
Organization
The function incumbent reports to: Senior Director US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit: Global Procurement
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation & Procurement Transformation
- Lead the definition and implementation of sourcing and procurement process requirements including RFX management contracting supplier onboarding and source-to-contract lifecycle processes.
- Contribute to the design and optimization of source-to-contract processes within SAP S/4HANA environments.
- Support configuration and deployment of sourcing workflows approval hierarchies procurement controls and compliance processes.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders IT teams and implementation partners to align sourcing solutions with operational and strategic objectives.
- Oversee data model design master data readiness integration validation user acceptance testing (UAT) cut-over planning and go-live readiness activities.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline procurement operations increase automation and enhance sourcing effectiveness.
- Ensure sourcing and procurement processes comply with internal governance regulatory requirements and organizational standards.
End-to-End Process Governance & Strategic Sourcing
- Define and execute forward-looking sourcing strategies that effectively balance cost optimization supplier value operational risk sustainability and innovation.
- Build develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that contribute to long-term business performance and supply continuity.
- Drive the evolution of sourcing and procurement functions toward digital data-driven and insight-led decision-making capabilities.
- Lead supplier evaluation segmentation performance management and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Identify and implement cost optimization and value creation opportunities across direct and indirect spend categories.
- Monitor market conditions supplier trends geopolitical risks and industry developments to proactively advise the business on sourcing opportunities and supply risks.
- Champion process standardization simplification and procurement best practices across the organization.
- Facilitate collaboration across Supply Chain Operations Finance Legal Quality and IT teams to support integrated sourcing strategies and business alignment.
- Support organizational change management initiatives and drive adoption of new sourcing technologies and processes.
Experience know-how and skills critical for success
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business Administration Operations Engineering or related field.
- 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing procurement supply chain transformation or source-to-contract operations.
- Proven experience supporting or leading SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement implementation programs.
- Strong understanding of sourcing lifecycle management RFX processes supplier onboarding contracting procurement governance and supplier relationship management.
- Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical sourcing solutions.
- Demonstrated expertise in procurement transformation process governance and operational excellence initiatives.
- Strong analytical negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing capabilities across all organizational levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within healthcare pharmaceuticals medical devices manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with digital procurement technologies supplier risk management tools and procurement analytics platforms.
- Knowledge of category management strategic sourcing methodologies and spend analysis techniques.
- Experience working in global or matrixed organizations.
- CPSM CSCP CIPS or equivalent procurement/supply chain certification preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- SAP S/4HANA Source-to-Contract Processes
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement Transformation
- RFX & Contract Lifecycle Management
- Cost Optimization & Value Creation
- Risk Management & Supplier Governance
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement
- Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Other
1) Languages
- English Advanced other languages an advantage
2) Travel requirements:
- Willingness to travel for business purposes occasionally (up to 20%)
The rate of pay for this position will depend onthe successful candidates work location andqualifications including relevant educationwork experience skills and competencies.
Annual salary: $117700.00 - $196200.00 - Waltham MA location
Benefit Overview: This position offers acomprehensive benefits package includingmedical dental and vision insurance a 401(k)with company match paid time off parentalleave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.
Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sexual orientation gender identity parental status national origin age disability military service or other non-merit-based factorsRequired Experience:
Manager
About Company
Fresenius Medical Care provides healthcare professionals with products and solutions for patients renal failure and CKD. Learn more about our product line.