Strategic Sourcing Leader

Company: Werfen
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job InformationNumber
ICIMS-2025-8642
Job function
Manufacturing
Job type
Full-time
Location
San Diego - AID - 9900 Old Grove Road San Diego, California 92131-1638 United States
Country
United States
Shift
1st
About the PositionIntroduction
Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.
Overview
Job Summary The Strategic Sourcing Leader is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies that align with business goals, ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, and quality compliance. This leadership role involves managing supplier relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization. The Strategic Sourcing Leader plays a critical role in risk management, supplier performance optimization, and continuous improvement of procurement processes. Performs responsibilities in accordance with applicable FDA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and state regulations, as well as relevant standards, including but not limited to ISO 13485.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities

• Develop and lead global sourcing strategies to drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships, negotiating long-term agreements to secure strategic supply.
• Lead supplier contract negotiations and management to drive successful agreements that align with business objectives and optimize cost, quality, and service.
• Lead cross-functional teams in supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes.
• Implement supplier performance management programs, including scorecards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive innovation by collaborating with R&D, Operations, and Quality teams to enhance product development and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate procurement policies.
• Mentor and develop procurement team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Stay informed about market trends, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes to proactively address potential risks. Networking/Key relationships This position works regularly and collaboratively with staff in Werfen's Receiving, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Production Planning, Shipping, and Finance teams.
  Qualifications
  Skills & Capabilities
  • Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Experience with supplier risk management and business continuity planning.
  • High proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced procurement analytics.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization. Travel requirements Significant domestic and international travel (20-30%) to supplier locations, corporate meetings, and industry conferences. Salary range for this position is $85,000-$130,000 per year.
    
    If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance. We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team. www.werfen.com
    
    
    
    

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