Part-time Temporary Sourcing Manager

BCD Meetings & Events; United States; Remote; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Growth opportunities

Employee voice

Travel discounts

Job summary

BCD Meetings & Events is seeking a Part-time Sourcing Manager to support Life Sciences meetings. The role involves sourcing and contracting venues, managing budgets, and guiding clients through a fast-paced process with precision.

You’ll balance strategy with relationship-building and detail-driven execution in a highly regulated environment. This is a virtual role within Central/Eastern time zones.

Qualifications

• Sourcing and contracting venues while balancing client needs and budgets.
• Negotiating supplier contracts to deliver savings and reduce risk.
• Building strong relationships with clients, planners, and suppliers with clear communications.
• Managing meeting data, budgets, and documentation with accuracy in compliance.
• Staying organized across multiple projects and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Source and contract meeting space for programs, ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Manage budgets and keep clients informed throughout the process.
• Guide clients through a fast-paced contracting timeline with confidence.
• Maintain accurate meeting data and documentation across projects.

Skills

Sourcing venues

Contract negotiation

Client relationships

Budget management

Data accuracy

Job description

About Us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

About Us

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About The Role

If you love finding the right venue, negotiating smart deals, and keeping every detail on track, this Sourcing Manager role might be your thing. This role supports Life Sciences meetings, including programs with healthcare professionals, in a highly regulated, compliance-focused environment where accuracy and strong judgment matter. You’ll help source and contract meeting space, manage budgets, and guide clients through a fast-paced process with confidence and care. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys blending strategy, relationship-building, and detail-driven execution.

You’re Good At

• Sourcing and contracting venues for meetings while balancing client needs, budget goals, and healthcare professional spending guidelines
• Negotiating supplier contracts that deliver savings, reduce risk, and support success in a structured, deadline-driven environment
• Building strong relationships with clients, planners, and suppliers while providing clear, professional communication throughout the process
• Managing meeting data, budgets, and documentation with accuracy in a detail-oriented, compliance-conscious setting
• Staying organized across multiple projects, solving problems quickly, and keeping timelines moving without missing the details

You Might Also Have

• Experience supporting Life Sciences or healthcare professional meetings in a highly regulated environment
• International sourcing and contracting experience with strong destination and travel industry knowledge
• A background in meeting planning, purchasing, or third-party event services
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Google platforms, and meeting technology such as Cvent
• A college degree, or an equivalent mix of education, training, and hands-on experience

You Should Know

• This role is virtual within the Central/ Eastern time zones

If you’re ready to bring your sourcing expertise to a role where smart planning and strong partnerships make a real impact.

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

Travel requirements for this role are as follows:Less than 25%

We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position of Part-time Temporary Sourcing Manager is $45/ hour. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience, geographical location, and project budget.