Senior Manager, Responsible Sourcing & Communications

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 Senior Manager, Responsible Sourcing & Communications, is responsible for executing and continuously enhancing West’s global Responsible Sourcing program in alignment with corporate sustainability goals, procurement strategy, and regulatory requirements.   This role supports the development of governance frameworks, supplier engagement strategies, and ESG performance management processes to ensure responsible sourcing principles are embedded across the global supply base.   The Senior Manager Responsible Sourcing & Communications also supports and executes the communication strategy for the global procurement organization, ensuring clear, consistent, and effective messaging for internal stakeholders and supplier partners to drive transparency, engagement, and alignment with key initiatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support development and execution of West’s global procurement Responsible Sourcing strategy in alignment with corporate sustainability objectives and procurement priorities. Embed responsible sourcing principles across all stages of the supplier lifecycle. Establish clear policies, standards, and KPIs to evaluate supplier ESG performance and ensure robust governance frameworks. Build and oversee a comprehensive supplier sustainability and responsible sourcing program, including assessments, audits, and corrective action processes. Partner with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in human rights, environmental stewardship, labor practices, ethical business conduct, and sustainable materials management. Support development and execution of a responsible sourcing risk model aligned with enterprise risk management frameworks to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Support supplier capability building through training, workshops, and joint‑value creation initiatives focused on sustainability. Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, Legal, Supply Chain, ESG/Sustainability, Compliance, and business unit leaders to integrate responsible sourcing into category strategies and business decisions. Serve as the subject‑matter expert on responsible sourcing requirements for internal stakeholders and senior leadership. Support inclusion and continuous improvement of sustainability and responsible sourcing clauses in supplier contracts and templates. Develop and enhance tools, dashboards, and analytics to support ESG data collection, reporting, and performance tracking across the supply base. Monitor global regulatory developments (e.g., CSRD, UFLPA, EUDR, CSDDD) and translate requirements into practical supplier engagement and compliance actions. Lead development of tools, analytics, and digital solutions to simplify ESG data collection and reporting across the supply