Sourcing Manager - Biotherapy; Remote

Sourcing Manager – Cell Therapy Platform

Job Description

The Sourcing Manager – Cell Therapy Platform is a key contributor within the Sourcing team, responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support cell therapy and advanced therapy platforms across the organization. This role sits at the intersection of science, operations, and supplier strategy, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the sourcing ecosystem can support clinical and commercial needs in a highly regulated, rapidly evolving environment.

The manager will manage complex supplier relationships, lead competitive sourcing events, and contribute to long‑term category and platform strategies that balance cost, risk, scalability, and quality.

• Support Cell Therapy, Cell and Gene Therapy/Biologics/Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices and similarly regulated industries. Conduct market research for alternative products/services and procurement sources.
• Analyze trends in commodity markets, changes in industry, technology, regulatory changes and trends in Vitalant spend.
• Prepare and maintain basic project plans to align team members and achieve timing milestones.
• Evaluate RFI and RFP responses and consider vendor sourcing opportunities. Lead a cross‑functional team through a structured bid evaluation and selection process.
• Negotiate contracts for capital equipment, supplies and services. Provide transitional project planning and oversight of switch‑overs when awarding contracts to new suppliers.
• Independently develop RFP documents to meet stakeholder needs. Ensure the RFP bid and negotiation process is conducted fairly and ethically.
• Prepare accurate bid analysis and create presentations and cost modules to recommend the most responsive and responsible bidder on total cost of ownership. Present and make recommendations to leadership.
• Apply fact‑based negotiation tactics to resolve differences between vendor and Vitalant, ensuring an acceptable outcome for both parties.
• Support management in planning and executing sourcing strategies for specific projects. Facilitate constructive change through strong communication and leadership skills.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic vendors to ensure key spend categories are under contract. Mitigate supply risk by monitoring and adapting to changes in the supplier’s operations, product quality, capabilities and key personnel.
• Decide if proposed contract changes and modifications are reasonable and in the best interest of Vitalant. Consult with Strategic Sourcing Manager as appropriate.

• Experience in sourcing/procurement supporting Cell Therapy, Cell & Gene Therapy, Biologics, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices or similarly regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading RFP/RFI/RFQ processes.

Shift 1 (United States of America). Monday – Friday dayshift. Remote work available from Phoenix, AZ (85007).

Annual salary: $85,000 – $95,000, DOE. Total rewards include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) + 5% company match; tuition assistance up to $5k per year; basic life and AD&D insurance; short‑and‑long‑term disability insurance; paid time off; employee resource groups; recognition and perks.

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