Sr. Sourcing Manager, New Product Introduction

About the role

Pendulum, a biotech company developing medical probiotics, is looking for a Sr. Sourcing Manager, New Product Introduction, to own the sourcing workstreams that move its products from concept through commercial launch. The role is the primary sourcing partner to Product, which owns the launch timeline, and sets the sourcing roadmap, owns raw material strategy and drives supplier and raw material readiness. It is a hybrid position in San Francisco, with 2-3 days per week in the office and occasional travel (about 10-20%) to supplier and manufacturing sites.

Key responsibilities

• Own the sourcing workstream for new products from concept through commercialization, translating product concepts and technical requirements into sourcing strategies.
• Own raw material strategy across probiotics, active ingredients, excipients, flavors and other emerging categories, and set sourcing milestones with Product while resolving risks to launch dates.
• Lead supplier identification, selection, qualification, commercial readiness and negotiations on pricing, contracts, payment terms, capacity and forecasts.
• Build supplier networks, develop second sources and run performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, innovation, cost and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Product, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Planning, Packaging, Contract Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Finance, and build tools that improve launch predictability and supplier visibility.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing, supplier management, raw materials, new product introduction or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing complex materials in nutraceuticals, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, cosmetics or another regulated industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier negotiations and assessing cost drivers and supplier pricing.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills including spend analysis, should-cost modeling, pricing analysis and financial evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency with Netsuite ERP, and Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Project management, supplier development and clear communication with technical, commercial and executive stakeholders.

What we offer

• Salary of $162,900 - $181,000.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, commuter benefits, life and STD insurance.
• Company match on 401(k), flexible time off and equity.