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

<p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Job Overview:</span></b></p><p>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.</p><ul></ul><p></p><p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Summary of Responsibilities:</span></b></p><ul><li>Lead the development, management, and execution of category strategies to support Fortrea’s strategic imperatives and mission.</li><li>Partner with leaders across the enterprise to provide efficient and effective category strategies and preferred suppliers.</li><li>Manage multi-functional stakeholder teams on strategic sourcing initiatives, driving value through supplier relationship management.</li><li>Conduct regular contract review meetings with suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure performance meets expectations.</li><li>Cultivate a strong team environment and service culture to deliver timely and quality services.</li><li>Own and manage the end-to-end Source to Contract process for assigned categories, ensuring compliance and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Develop, monitor, and analyze procurement metrics and spend analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices.</li><li>Deliver savings and value targets across multiple dimensions, including material deflation and cost optimization.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Qualifications (Minimum Required):</span></b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA preferred or a related field.</li><li>A deep knowledge of sourcing processes, market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of category strategy, management and sourcing, methodologies, and best practices.</li><li>Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve complex problems to drive value.</li><li>Deep business and financial acumen and strong strategic and conceptual skills.</li><li>Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.</li><li>Working knowledge of data analysis and forecasting tools and ability to develop actionable insights from data.</li><li>Interpersonal skills and ability to build, develop and maintain trusted relationships both internally and externally.</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy in analysis.</li><li>Ability to make decisions and commit to completion dates.</li><li>Ability to troubleshoot issues of high complexity.</li><li>Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).</li><li>Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span class="emphasis-2">Experience (Minimum Required):</span></b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management; MBA preferred or a related field.</li><li>10&#43; years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing roles or allied fields.</li><li>Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.</li><li>Ability to work autonomously and operate with significant autonomy.</li><li>Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tool.</li></ul><p></p><p>Pay Range: $130,000-$150,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)</p><p><br />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.</p><p></p><p><b>This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work within our Durham headquarters 2-3 days each week.</b></p><p></p><p><span class="emphasis-2"><b>Physical Demands/Work Environment:</b></span></p><p><i><b>Work Environment:</b></i></p><ul><li><ul><li><p><i>Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.</i></p></li></ul></li></ul><p><i><b>Physical Requirements:</b></i></p><ul><li><ul><li><p><i>Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Regular and consistent attendance.</i></p></li><li><p><i>Varied hours may be required.</i></p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>Application deadline: February 28, 2026<br /><br />#LI-LL1</p><p></p><p></p><p><span>Learn more about our </span><a href="https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations" target="_blank">EEO &amp; Accommodations request here</a><span>.</span></p>