Procurement Sourcing Manager- Life Science

Kelly Services; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Manager – Life Science for a remote opportunity in California. The role focuses on developing and executing system-wide category strategies for life sciences procurement while traveling to campus sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within large organizations, with strong analytical, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, supply chain, life sciences, engineering, or related).
• At least 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or related enterprise roles.
• Experience in life sciences procurement preferred.
• Ability to travel ~20% and reside in California.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage metrics for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of system-wide category strategies for life sciences procurement.
• Implement strategic sourcing initiatives, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Analyze category spend and forecast cost savings to adjust strategies.
• Develop and maintain category-specific knowledge, including best practices and industry trends.
• Partner with stakeholders across locations and travel to campus sites as needed (~20%).

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Category management

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, life sciences, engineering, or related field

Job description

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.