Supply Chain – Sourcing Process Expert (Sr Manager equivalent)

Position Location Details – Upon agreement between you and your Supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the office (Franklin, TN) and working remotely.

Supply Chain – Sourcing Process Expert

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Supply Chain Sourcing Expert to lead sourcing transformation initiatives, optimize procurement operations, and drive end-to-end sourcing excellence across the organization. This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing modern sourcing and procurement capabilities within SAP S/4HANA while enabling data-driven, value-focused sourcing strategies that support long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, supplier relationship management, and source-to-contract processes, combined with strong experience in SAP S/4HANA implementations and enterprise process governance. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and play a key role in driving operational efficiency, supplier innovation, risk management, and sustainable value creation.

Organization

The function incumbent reports to: Senior Director, US Process Owner Plan-to-Treat (PTT). Organizational unit: Global Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation & Procurement Transformation

• Lead the definition and implementation of sourcing and procurement process requirements, including RFX management, contracting, supplier onboarding, and source-to-contract lifecycle processes.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of source-to-contract processes within SAP S/4HANA environments.
• Support configuration and deployment of sourcing workflows, approval hierarchies, procurement controls, and compliance processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and implementation partners to align sourcing solutions with operational and strategic objectives.
• Oversee data model design, master data readiness, integration validation, user acceptance testing (UAT), cut-over planning, and go-live readiness activities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline procurement operations, increase automation, and enhance sourcing effectiveness.
• Ensure sourcing and procurement processes comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards.

End-to-End Process Governance & Strategic Sourcing

• Define and execute forward-looking sourcing strategies that effectively balance cost optimization, supplier value, operational risk, sustainability, and innovation.
• Build, develop, and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that contribute to long-term business performance and supply continuity.
• Drive the evolution of sourcing and procurement functions toward digital, data-driven, and insight-led decision-making capabilities.
• Lead supplier evaluation, segmentation, performance management, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Identify and implement cost optimization and value creation opportunities across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier trends, geopolitical risks, and industry developments to proactively advise the business on sourcing opportunities and supply risks.
• Champion process standardization, simplification, and procurement best practices across the organization.
• Facilitate collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, and IT teams to support integrated sourcing strategies and business alignment.
• Support organizational change management initiatives and drive adoption of new sourcing technologies and processes.

Experience, know-how and skills critical for success

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain transformation, or source-to-contract operations.
• Proven experience supporting or leading SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement implementation programs.
• Strong understanding of sourcing lifecycle management, RFX processes, supplier onboarding, contracting, procurement governance, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical sourcing solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement transformation, process governance, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing capabilities across all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with digital procurement technologies, supplier risk management tools, and procurement analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing methodologies, and spend analysis techniques.
• Experience working in global or matrixed organizations.
• CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent procurement/supply chain certification preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• SAP S/4HANA Source-to-Contract Processes
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Transformation
• RFX & Contract Lifecycle Management
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation
• Risk Management & Supplier Governance
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement
• Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Other

1) Languages

• English Advanced, other languages an advantage

2) Travel requirements:                                                                        

• Willingness to travel for business purposes occasionally (up to 20%)

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors