Associate Director Commercial Services (Hybrid)

Our client, a world
leader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for an “Associate Director
– Commercial Services” based out of Foster City, CA(Hybrid).

Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $100/hr -
$107/hr on W2 DOE

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental,
Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

We are seeking an
experienced Associate Director – Commercial Services to develop and
execute category strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, and supplier
performance across Commercial procurement categories. This role will partner
with cross -functional stakeholders to lead sourcing initiatives, manage
supplier relationships, analyze spend, negotiate contracts, and drive
procurement best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop
  and execute category strategies to deliver cost savings, supplier
  consolidation, and process standardization.
  
• Analyze
  spend data, supplier performance, and market trends to identify sourcing
  opportunities.
  
• Lead
  strategic sourcing activities, including RFPs, supplier evaluations,
  negotiations, and contract management.
  
• Partner
  with business stakeholders and Procurement Business Partners to align
  sourcing strategies with business objectives.
  
• Manage
  supplier relationships, performance metrics, and supplier segmentation.
  
• Drive
  procurement best practices, continuous improvement, and responsible
  procurement initiatives.
  
• Develop
  annual spend forecasts, savings targets, and sourcing project plans.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's
  degree required; MBA preferred.
  
• 8+
  years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category
  Management.
  
• Strong
  experience in category strategy, contract negotiation, supplier
  management, and spend analysis.
  
• Proven
  ability to lead cross -functional sourcing projects and influence
  stakeholders.
  
• Excellent
  analytical, negotiation, project management, and communication skills.
  

Preferred
Qualifications

• Experience
  with procurement analytics, supplier relationship management (SRM), and
  sourcing tools.
  
• Knowledge
  of change management, procurement best practices, and supplier diversity
  initiatives.
  
• Experience
  working in a global, matrixed organization.
  

If interested, please
send us your updated resume at

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