Global Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager - Clinical (Durham, NC)

Job Overview:

As the Senior Manager of Global Sourcing, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories. This may include Clinical Technologies (e.g., EDC, eCOA) along with Corporate/Enterprise Technologies and/or Clinical Services categories. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value creation and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, management, and execution of category strategies to support Fortrea’s strategic imperatives and mission.
• Partner with leaders across the enterprise to provide efficient and effective category strategies and preferred suppliers.
• Manage multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives, driving value through supplier relationship management.
• Conduct regular contract review meetings with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure performance meets expectations.
• Cultivate a strong team environment and service culture to deliver timely and quality services.
• Own and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze procurement metrics and spend analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices.
• Deliver savings and value targets across multiple dimensions, including material deflation and cost optimization.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA preferred or a related field.
• A deep knowledge of sourcing processes, market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management.
• In-depth knowledge of category strategy, management and sourcing, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve complex problems to drive value.
• Deep business and financial acumen and strong strategic and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build, develop and maintain trusted relationships both internally and externally.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in analysis.
• Ability to make decisions and commit to completion dates.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues of high complexity.
• Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles or allied fields.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and operate with significant autonomy.
• Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tool.

Pay Range: $130,000-$150,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work within our Durham headquarters 2-3 days each week.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work Environment:

• • Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.

  • Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:

• • Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.

  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

  • Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

  • Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.

  • Regular and consistent attendance.

  • Varied hours may be required.

Application deadline: December 15, 2025

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