Procurement and Supply Chain Manager; Austin, TX - On-site

Job Overview

The Procurement and Supply Chain Manager is an individual contributor responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, inventory management, and supply chain operations supporting Fortrea’s Clinical Pharmacology Services (CPS) business, including laboratory and Clinical Research Unit (CRU) operations. This role will initially focus on establishing and optimizing core procurement and supply chain capabilities within the Austin laboratory environment, including supplier onboarding, contract management, item master governance, inventory control, purchasing, receiving, fulfillment, and logistics processes.

The position will partner closely with business stakeholders to build scalable processes, systems, and controls that support operational excellence and business growth. As capabilities mature, the role will expand its focus toward strategic sourcing, category strategy development, supplier performance management, and business partnership across the broader CPS organization.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories. Conduct supplier evaluations, competitive sourcing events, negotiations, and contract development activities. Establish and maintain supplier relationships focused on value creation, service excellence, risk mitigation, and innovation. Partner with stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities and procurement process improvements. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, and contractual obligations within established guidelines.

Monitor supplier performance utilizing KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews. Support savings identification, tracking, and reporting activities. Ensure procurement decisions are based on total value, incorporating cost, quality, service, risk, and operational considerations.

Supply Chain Operations Support the development and implementation of warehouse, inventory, and supply chain operating procedures. Establish and oversee inventory management, processes supporting laboratory operations. Lead item setup, supplier catalog/contract management strategy. Develop inventory optimization strategies balancing service levels, working capital, and obsolescence risk. Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and inventory controls. Manage purchasing, receiving, replenishment, and fulfillment processes to ensure material availability.

Coordinate shipping, logistics, and distribution activities with internal stakeholders and third-party providers. Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and inventory controls. Participate in demand and supply planning to support anticipated business needs and operational growth.

Process & Systems Leadership Serve as a key business subject‑matter expert for procurement and supply chain system implementation, enhancement, and optimization activities. Ensure that business is aligned with Fortrea Supplier Onboarding Process. Develop scalable workflows, controls, documentation, and governance processes. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, standardization, analytics, and technology. Work with Global Procurement Services team and Accounts Payable to ensure that procurement and supply chain master data integrity including suppliers, items, and related records.

Provide data driven insights and develop operational reporting and performance metrics.

Business Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to CPS laboratory and operational leaders. Collaborate effectively with Finance, Quality, Operations, Legal, and other functional stakeholders. Lead cross‑functional initiatives requiring procurement and supply chain expertise. Support change management activities…