Procurement Sourcing Manager- Life Science

At Kelly Science & Clinical®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Procurement Sourcing Manager – Life Science for a remote opportunity in California. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Pay Rate: $75/hr

Duration: approx.. 6-8 months

Location: California; primarily remote with periodic on-site visits required

The ideal candidate will bring strategic procurement experience from a large, complex organization, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, research, or laboratory supply industries. This individual should be comfortable working independently, navigating consensus-driven environments, managing multiple priorities, and developing sourcing projects from concept through implementation.

Why you should apply to be Procurement Sourcing Manager – Life Science:

• Opportunity to impact system-wide procurement strategies for a renowned higher education system.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and contribute to best-in-class supplier relationships.
• Join a collaborative and innovative team focused on life science sourcing and category management.

What’s a typical day as Procurement Sourcing Manager – Life Science? You’ll be:

• Leading the development and execution of system-wide category strategies for life sciences procurement.
• Implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Analyzing category spend, leveraging annual spend, and modifying strategies to meet changing business needs.
• Developing and maintaining category-specific knowledge, including best practices and industry trends.
• Participating in the development and tracking of a sourcing/projects pipeline and forecasting cost savings.
• Engaging with stakeholders across multiple locations and traveling to various campus sites as needed (approximately 20% travel).

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally in the life sciences sector.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage business metrics for strategic decision making.
• Are adept at contract negotiation, supplier management, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
• Can work autonomously while collaborating with system-wide teams and stakeholders.
• Are willing and able to travel to as required (around 20% travel).
• Must reside in the state of California and be willing to commute onsite when needed.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field business, supply chain, life sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain, supplier management, or related enterprise experience.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Procurement Sourcing Manager – Life Science today!

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