Sourcing Category Manager

What You'll Do


* Build and execute multi-year global category strategies for that align with CTI's growth, risk posture, and budget targets


* Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to inform sourcing decisions


* Define category KPIs, savings targets, and value levers (cost, quality, speed, and innovation)


* Lead end-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ processes: requirements gathering, bid templates, vendor outreach, evaluation, and award decisions


* Run competitive negotiations; structure pricing models, SLAs, and performance incentives/penalties


* Partner with Legal to finalize MSAs, SOWs, Work Orders, and amendments


* Coordinate supplier due diligence, onboarding, risk/compliance checks, and system setup


* Establish supplier KPIs/scorecards; run regular business reviews and corrective action plans


* Drive supplier consolidation/rationalization and performance improvements


* Partner with QA/Compliance on audits, issue remediation, and policy adherence


* Maintain documentation, approvals, and audit-ready records in CLM


* Stakeholder & Change Leadership


* Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on non-clinical sourcing needs


* Lead cross-functional teams on key initiatives; communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly


* Support process standardization, template adoption, and system enablement

What You'll Bring


* Strategic Thinking & Execution: Translates business objectives into category strategies and delivers outcomes


* Negotiation & Influence: Secures favorable commercial and contractual terms; manages complex vendor dynamics


* Supplier Performance & Risk Management: Implements KPIs, drives accountability, and mitigates risk proactively


* Analytical Rigor: Builds solid business cases; uses data to prioritize, decide, and measure impact


* Stakeholder Leadership: Aligns diverse teams; communicates effectively; manages change efficiently


* Operational Excellence: Standardizes processes, templates, and governance for scale


* At least 5 years in strategic sourcing, category management, or vendor management with enterprise-level responsibility for multiple regions outside of the United States


* Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related fields


* Demonstrated success managing multiple categories (e.g., Lab supplies/services, IT/Software/SaaS, Travel, Professional Services, Facilities, HR)


* Strong negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management experience


* Proven track record delivering measurable savings and value, with robust analytics


* Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, IT/Security, and Compliance


* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills

Why CTI?


* We support career progression - 25% of our global staff is promoted annually and we have a structu...