Sarah Whelan
About Sarah Whelan
Sarah Whelan is the Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing at Alkermes in Wilmington, Ohio, with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across various industries.
Company
Sarah Whelan is currently working at Alkermes, a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing innovative medicines for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Alkermes is headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, United States. Sarah holds the position of Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, where she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies within the company.
Title
Sarah Whelan holds the title of Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing at Alkermes. In this role, she is tasked with managing strategic procurement initiatives, developing supplier relationships, and overseeing sourcing strategies to support the company's operational goals.
Career Background
Sarah Whelan has a diverse background in procurement and supply chain management. Prior to her current role, she worked at Alkermes in various capacities, including Category Manager and Procurement Manager. She also served as Procurement Manager at GSK, focusing on US operations, and held roles at Hyster-Yale Group, where she gained experience as a Commodity Manager and International Materials Planner, among others. Her career began with internships in brand development and public relations, and she has also contributed to projects at Cisco Systems and Caterpillar Inc.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Whelan studied at North Carolina State University - College of Management, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Supply Chain and Operations Management from 2009 to 2013. She also studied International Business at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration) in 2012. Sarah's expertise includes Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiations, and Contract Management.
Strategic Sourcing Achievements
Throughout her career, Sarah has demonstrated proficiency in managing procurement for various categories within the pharmaceutical industry. Her roles at Alkermes and GSK highlight her ability to handle strategic sourcing initiatives effectively. Sarah's experience encompasses overseeing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing stakeholder needs, all critical components in ensuring streamlined procurement operations.