Sourcing Manager- Indirect Sourcing, IT

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.   At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?     There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.     We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.   Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager- Indirect Sourcing, IT is responsible for developing, implementing, and executing global category strategies across our Digital and Transformation category (IT). Working within West's Global Procurement Strategic Sourcing and Category Management framework, the role serves as a strategic business partner to various corporate functions, driving value creation, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence through effective sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship management.   This position requires strong procurement expertise, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management capabilities to influence business decisions, deliver measurable financial and operational value, and ensure effective governance and compliance across the supplier landscape.   The successful candidate will leverage market intelligence, industry trends, should-cost modelling, benchmarking data, and emerging technologies to improve service delivery, optimize total cost of ownership, and support West's evolving business needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Category Strategy

Partner with stakeholders across various corporate functions on Digital and Transformation projects to understand business priorities and develop sourcing strategies. Develop and execute global category strategies that improve supplier performance, reduce risk, optimize costs, and deliver business value. Align procurement initiatives with business objectives through effective stakeholder engagement and influence. Use spend analytics, market intelligence, benchmarking, and financial analysis to support sourcing decisions and business cases. Apply should-cost analysis and cost modeling to validate pricing, support negotiations, and identify savings opportunities. Partner with Finance and business leaders on demand forecasting, budgeting, and sourcing plans. Challenge demand and specifications to drive standardization, efficiency, and cost optimization.

Leadership & Functional Support

Promote procurement policies, governance, compliance, and best practices across the organization. Drive adoption of sourcing tools, systems, and process improvements. Deliver savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets while ensuring business continuity and service quality. Identify innovative sourcing approaches and supplier capabilities that support business objectives. Lead supplier relationship and performance management programs, including governance, scorecards, and reviews. Maintain a pipeline of sourcing initiatives to deliver sustainable year-over-year value.

Sourcing, Contracting & Supplier Management

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including market assessments, RFx processes,