Life Sciences Procurement Lead — 12-Month Contract (DC)

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd in Washington, DC invites applications for a Procurement Manager role on a 12-month initial contract. You will develop and execute project procurement strategies, lead end-to-end procurement activities, and manage supplier performance to ensure delivery and compliance.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in large-scale procurement within a project environment, strong commercial acumen, and excellent stakeholder relations to navigate internal teams,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex procurement and sourcing activities within a project-based environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to assess market conditions and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management with internal teams, suppliers, and external service providers.
• Experience ensuring governance, compliance, and audit-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project procurement strategies, procurement plans, and sourcing approaches.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including supplier sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships, resolving issues while mitigating project risks.
• Ensure procurement governance, compliance, reporting, and documentation are maintained to high standards.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Tendering

Supplier management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Quanta Consultancy Services Ltd in Washington, DC invites applications for a Procurement Manager role on a 12-month initial contract. You will develop and execute project procurement strategies, lead end-to-end procurement activities, and manage supplier performance to ensure delivery and compliance.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in large-scale procurement within a project environment, strong commercial acumen, and excellent stakeholder relations to navigate internal teams,