Site Procurement Strategist - Direct & Indirect Sourcing

HireLifeScience; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

HireLifeScience seeks a Site Procurement Analyst for a 12-month contract at our Devens, MA site, with about 50% onsite work. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives, supplier management, contracting activities, and broader site procurement priorities in a fast-paced cGMP environment.

You will balance tactical execution with strategic sourcing, managing direct/indirect materials and capital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7-10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Planning, or related functions.
• Experience supporting Direct Materials, Indirect Procurement and Capital in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or comparable regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, contracting, procurement operations, and supply continuity planning.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, contract management systems (iCertis preferred), and procurement analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence at multiple levels.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Security, EHS and cGMP requirements applicable to the role.
• Ensure continuity of supply across direct materials, indirect materials, services, and capital.
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFx, evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Negotiate and manage SOWs, MSAs, LOIs, and other commercial agreements.
• Support indirect categories (Facilities, Engineering, Capital Projects, IT, HR, Professional Services).
• Partner with Global Category Leaders to develop sourcing strategies.
• Drive supplier performance, reviews, continuous improvement, and supplier innovation.
• Act as procurement escalation point for disruptions and risk, enabling timely resolution.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

iCertis

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

HireLifeScience seeks a Site Procurement Analyst for a 12-month contract at our Devens, MA site, with about 50% onsite work. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives, supplier management, contracting activities, and broader site procurement priorities in a fast-paced cGMP environment.

You will balance tactical execution with strategic sourcing, managing direct/indirect materials and capital.