Principal Architect - Source-to-Contract Tech. Product Owner (US East Coast)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the S2C product backlog in alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with Architects and BAs to translate sourcing workflows into digital solutions.
• Define system enhancements across sourcing intake, contract lifecycle, and supplier evaluation.
• Coordinate integrations with Ariba, SAP, LevelPath, and contract repositories.
• Support testing, documentation, and validation activities for new features.
• Define and maintain platform governance, including role permissions and change control.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders for roadmap delivery.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 4 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with one or more of the following: LevelPath, Ariba Sourcing, SirionLabs.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, RFX, contracting, and supplier management processes.
• Strong backlog management and user story writing skills.
• At least 3-5 years of people or matrix leadership experience, preferably leading global teams or cross-functional initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with guided procurement and intake orchestration.
• Integration experience with SAP and Ariba platforms.
• Experience delivering in SAFe or Agile environments.
• Experience working in regulated or highly matrixed global environments (e.g., pharma, manufacturing, life sciences).
• SAFe Product Owner/Manager certification.
• Ariba Sourcing or CLM certifications.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and influence outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Team-oriented and focused on delivering high-value solutions.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to resolving challenges and driving innovation.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as specified in the requirements.
• Professional certifications such as SAFe Product Owner/Manager, Ariba Sourcing or CLM certifications are preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive employee benefits package including health and welfare plans for staff and dependents.
• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Discretionary annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid arrangements.