Head of Global Strategic Sourcing
Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together. Opportunity Overview
The Head of Global Strategic Sourcing is responsible for establishing and leading a scalable, enterprise-wide strategic sourcing function that enables the organization’s scientific, operational, and business objectives. This role serves as the single accountable owner globally for strategic sourcing processes, systems, risk management, governance, and performance measurement, while enabling function-specific execution models aligned to the unique needs of Clinical Operations, Research, Technical Operations, and Corporate Functions. Responsibilities and Duties
- Own and execute the enterprise strategic sourcing vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and functional needs.
- Establish and maintain global ownership of sourcing processes, policies, systems, risk frameworks, and KPIs.
- Define and govern a center-led operating model with function-tailored execution.
- Lead supplier segmentation, category strategies, and preferred supplier frameworks.
- Monitor and analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Build strategic supplier partnerships supporting innovation, capacity, quality, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with Finance and functional leaders to drive cost optimization and value realization.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and all relevant laws and regulations.
- Provide sourcing tools, playbooks, and guidance to function-aligned teams.
- Build and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing organization.
- Act as an advisor to leadership on sourcing strategy and enterprise trade-offs.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- 13+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership.
- Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, processes, and strategies in regulated environments.
- Demonstrated success negotiating and contracting with suppliers.
- Deep expertise in enterprise process design, sourcing systems, risk management, and KPIs.
- Strong executive-level stakeholder management and influence skills.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.
We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism. At Rhythm our core values are:
- We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients’ lives
- We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold questions
- We are eager to learn and adapt
- We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our success
- We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our mission
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