Strategic Sourcing Director — Biotech, On-site 4x/Week

Protagonist Therapeutics; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts – FSA

401(k) Plan

Flexible Vacation Policy

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Company paid lunch and snacks

Job summary

Protagonist Therapeutics seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing to drive cost savings, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure operational efficiency across CROs, IT, travel, contract renewals, and manufacturing. You will negotiate discounts and identify opportunities for strategic sourcing initiatives.

The role is on-site at our Newark, CA office, four days a week, with a focus on delivering measurable procurement improvements in a dynamic biotech environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience in biotech, life sciences or related industries.
• Proven contract negotiation and vendor management experience.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze spend data and identify trends.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to understand contract requirements, budget constraints and align sourcing strategies.
• Analyze spend data and vendor performance to optimize costs.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships for continuity of service and favorable terms.
• Lead quarterly business reviews with major vendors and assess performance against contracts.
• Conduct market research on industry best practices and new vendor offerings.
• Prepare regular reports on savings and KPI evolution for senior leadership.
• Coordinate with travel vendors to ensure best pricing for travel and related expenses.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Protagonist Therapeutics seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing to drive cost savings, optimize supplier relationships, and ensure operational efficiency across CROs, IT, travel, contract renewals, and manufacturing. You will negotiate discounts and identify opportunities for strategic sourcing initiatives.

The role is on-site at our Newark, CA office, four days a week, with a focus on delivering measurable procurement improvements in a dynamic biotech environment.