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1 Fortrea Development India Private Limited Senior Manager Information Technology Job

Sr Manager IT/Clinical Strategic Sourcing

Fortrea

3.9

based on 695 Reviews

10-12 years

Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Sr Manager IT/Clinical Strategic Sourcing

Fortrea Development India Private Limited

posted 19d ago

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Key skills for the job

Cron Pharmacy Data Analysis Data Analytics Supply Chain Management Procurement

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Job Description

As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in ~100 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.

Fortrea is looking for a Senior Manager IT/Clinical Strategic Sourcing to join our global team. If you have experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing end-to-end Source to Contract processes, this role may be for you. As the Senior Manager, youll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value creation and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Lead the development, management, and execution of category strategies to support Fortrea s strategic imperatives and mission.
Partner with leaders across the enterprise to provide efficient and effective category strategies and preferred suppliers.
Manage multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives, driving value through supplier relationship management.
Conduct regular contract review meetings with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure performance meets expectations.
Cultivate a strong team environment and service culture to deliver timely and quality services.
Own and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and regulatory reporting.
Develop, monitor, and analyze procurement metrics and spend analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices.
Deliver savings and value targets across multiple dimensions, including material deflation and cost optimization.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA preferred or a related field.
A deep knowledge of sourcing processes, market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management.
In-depth knowledge of category strategy, management and sourcing, methodologies, and best practices.
Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve complex problems to drive value.
Deep business and financial acumen and strong strategic and conceptual skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data.
Interpersonal skills and ability to build, develop and maintain trusted relationships both internally and externally.
Attention to detail and accuracy in analysis.
Ability to make decisions and commit to completion dates.
Ability to troubleshoot issues of high complexity.
Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience (Minimum Required):
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred or a related field.
10+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles or allied fields
Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work autonomously and operate with significant autonomy
Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tool