Life Sciences Procurement Manager (12-Month Contract)

QCS Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing in Washington, DC, seeks a Procurement Manager for a 12-month initial contract to lead sourcing, tendering, and contract administration for life sciences projects. The role focuses on delivering cost-effective procurement solutions, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring governance and compliance across the program.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project-based procurement, strong commercial acumen, and excellent stakeholder management to support

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex procurement and sourcing activities, including tendering, supplier negotiations, and contract management within a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project procurement strategies, procurement plans, and sourcing approaches aligned with project objectives, delivery models, and market conditions.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including supplier sourcing, prequalification, tender management, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, award, and contract administration.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships, resolving commercial, delivery, quality, and supply chain issues while mitigating project risks.
• Ensure procurement governance, compliance, reporting, documentation management, and continuous improvement initiatives are maintained to the highest standards.

Skills

Procurement management

Tendering

Supplier negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder relationships

Risk management

Governance compliance

Job description

QCS Staffing in Washington, DC, seeks a Procurement Manager for a 12-month initial contract to lead sourcing, tendering, and contract administration for life sciences projects. The role focuses on delivering cost-effective procurement solutions, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring governance and compliance across the program.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project-based procurement, strong commercial acumen, and excellent stakeholder management to support