Director, Sourcing - Center of Excellence (COE)

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives. Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. Apply today! Labcorp is seeking a hybrid Director, Sourcing Center of Excellence (COE), to join our team in Burlington, or Durham, North Carolina. Work Schedule This is a full‑time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a schedule, with standard business hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in your time zone. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week in Burlington or Durham, NC (Wednesdays are mandatory) supporting both collaboration and flexibility Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible. Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here. The Director, Sourcing Center of Excellence (COE) is a strategic sourcing leader responsible for advancing procurement excellence, category management, supplier governance, and sourcing transformation initiatives across Labcorp's global operations. This role partners with senior business leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies that enhance supply continuity, operational performance, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation in a highly regulated healthcare, diagnostics, and laboratory services environment. The Director will play a key role in establishing and maturing a centralized Sourcing Center of Excellence, driving standardization, governance, analytics, strategic sourcing methodologies, and procurement best practices across both Direct and Indirect spend categories. The successful candidate will combine strong category management expertise with operational leadership, stakeholder engagement, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement capabilities. This position is ideal for a sourcing leader with experience building scalable procurement processes, implementing sourcing governance frameworks, and leading multi-functional initiatives within healthcare, diagnostics, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, laboratory, or similarly regulated industries. Job Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Lead sourcing strategies and category management initiatives across a diverse portfolio of Direct, Indirect, and Strategic Procurement categories. Develop category strategies supporting laboratory diagnostics, healthcare operations, clinical testing, patient services, scientific operations, and enterprise business functions. Drive sourcing strategies for categories that may include: Laboratory instrumentation and equipment Diagnostic platforms and testing technologies Reagents, consumables, chemicals, and laboratory supplies Clinical and scientific products Logistics, transportation, and distribution services Information technology and digital solutions Professional and corporate services Facilities, MRO, capital equipment, and indirect spend categories Identify sourcing opportunities that improve supplier performance, operational efficiency, quality, innovation, and total cost of ownership. Sourcing Center of Excellence Leadership Partner with senior leadership to build and enhance a centralized Sourcing Center of Excellence that drives consistency, governance, analytics, and sourcing best practices globally. Establish sourcing policies, procedures, templates, playbooks, and governance mechanisms that improve procurement effectiveness and compliance. Drive standardization of sourcing methodologies, supplier management frameworks, and category planning processes across the enterprise. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement maturity and organizational capability. Supplier Management & Strategic Partnerships Develop executive-level relationships with critical suppliers and strategic business partners. Lead complex negotiations involving pricing, service levels, quality requirements, supply assurance, innovation initiatives, and contractual protections. Drive supplier performance management, supplier segmentation, business reviews, and supplier development initiatives. Partner with suppliers to identify opportunities for innovation, operational improvement, and risk reduction. Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance Develop sourcing strategies that support resilient supply chains and business continuity objectives. Imp