Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
Centessa PharmaceuticalsBoston, Massachusetts, United States • United States
Posted December 1, 2025
120000 - 157000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Centessa Pharmaceuticals is a new kind of pharmaceutical company with a deconstructed R&D environment that prioritizes data-driven decision making.
Job Description
Centessa Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Manager of Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management to develop and execute sourcing strategies for early-stage research activities, including Discovery, DMPK, and Toxicology.
Requirements
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for preclinical categories
- Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting processes
- Maintain category knowledge and market intelligence
- Collaborate with scientific and operational teams
- Establish and manage relationships with key CROs and vendors
- Monitor supplier performance and compliance
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation
- Ensure timely execution of contracts and purchase orders
- Support budgeting and forecasting
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations
- Mitigate risks related to supplier reliability, data integrity, and animal welfare
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Health and wellness program