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This role partners closely with commercial business leaders to deliver strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier innovation, cost optimization, risk management, and contract value realization.\nThe individual will lead end-to-end sourcing activities, manage key supplier relationships, and provide procurement expertise to support business objectives across Commercial Operations, Brand Teams, Market Access, Patient Services, Field Operations, and Commercial Analytics. The successful candidate will combine strong procurement capabilities with a deep understanding of commercial services and healthcare market dynamics to drive business value beyond savings.\nEssential Functions\nCategory Strategy & Business Partnership\nDevelop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Market Research, Sales Operations, Market Access, Commercial Analytics, and related commercial services categories.\nPartner with Commercial leadership to understand business priorities, upcoming initiatives, and procurement requirements.\nTranslate business objectives into sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, innovation, and supplier performance.\nServe as a trusted advisor to stakeholders regarding market intelligence, supplier capabilities, contracting approaches, and procurement best practices.\nBuild strong partnerships with Legal, Finance, Compliance, Medical, and Commercial stakeholders to support strategic business initiatives.\nStrategic Sourcing & Contracting\nLead end-to-end sourcing events, including spend analysis, market assessments, RFI/RFP development, supplier evaluation, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution.\nConduct commercial market analysis to identify emerging suppliers, industry trends, innovative solutions, and competitive benchmarking opportunities.\nNegotiate pricing, commercial terms, service levels, data rights, performance metrics, and contractual protections that align with organizational objectives.\nDrive supplier consolidation and rationalization initiatives where appropriate to improve efficiency and leverage enterprise spend.\nEnsure sourcing activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement governance standards.\nSupplier Relationship Management\nEstablish and manage strategic supplier relationships across key commercial service providers.\nConduct business reviews with critical suppliers and monitor performance against contractual obligations and service-level agreements.\nDrive supplier accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation opportunities.\nIdentify and mitigate supplier-related risks, including operational, compliance, financial, and business continuity risks.\nPartner with suppliers to identify new capabilities, technologies, and service solutions that enhance commercial effectiveness.\nSpend Management & Value Creation\nAnalyze spend, utilization, and supplier performance data to identify opportunities for cost optimization and process improvement.\nTrack and report sourcing benefits, including cost savings, cost avoidance, value creation, and operational efficiencies.\nSupport budget planning activities by providing market intelligence and pricing insights.\nDevelop fact-based recommendations to maximize ROI from commercial service investments.\nDrive compliance with negotiated contracts and preferred supplier programs.\nProcurement Operations & Governance\nSupport the procure-to-pay process and assist stakeholders with procurement systems, purchasing procedures, and supplier onboarding activities.\nEnsure contracts and sourcing events are appropriately documented and compliant with procurement policies.\nMaintain category dashboards, sourcing pipelines, supplier performance metrics, and executive reporting.\nParticipate in cross-functional initiatives that improve procurement processes, stakeholder experience, and operational effectiveness.\nRequired Education and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or related field.\n5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or related experience.\nExperience supporting commercial services categories such as Market Research, Sales Operations, Market Access, Patient Services, Commercial Analytics, Data Providers, Consulting, or Marketing-related spend.\nDemonstrated experience leading sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities.\nProven track record delivering measurable business value through procurement initiatives.\nExperience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.\nPreferred Education and Experience\nPharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience.\nExperience supporting Commercial, Market Access, or Sales organizations.\nMBA, CPSM, CPM, CIPS, or related professional certification preferred.\nFamiliarity with procurement technologies, spend analytics platforms, and contract lifecycle management systems.\nCompetencies\nStrong strategic sourcing and category management expertise.\nExcellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.\nStrong commercial acumen and understanding of commercial operations in healthcare or life sciences organizations.\nAnalytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.\nStrong negotiation, influencing, and conflict resolution capabilities.\nAbility to lead initiatives through influence in a matrixed environment.\nExcellent project management and organizational skills.\nStrong verbal, written, and presentation skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nResults-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and value delivery.\nWork Environment & Travel\nHybrid work environment.\nDomestic travel up to 15%.\nOccasional supplier and stakeholder meetings may require additional travel.\nThe annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,000 to $131,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. 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