Strategic Sourcing Leader – Biopharma, Onsite Impact

MOHR Talent; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to own complex indirect procurement activities and lead a buyer team in a regulated life-sciences environment.

You will manage RFQs/RFPs, negotiate terms, develop contracts, guide supplier onboarding, and drive savings while ensuring GMP/cGMP compliance and four-day onsite availability.

This role offers strategic influence, cross-functional collaboration, and a patient-first mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience.
• 2+ years of direct people-management or supervisory experience.
• Strong RFQ/RFP, supplier-selection, negotiation, contract, and indirect-spend experience.
• Familiarity with GMP/cGMP expectations and controlled processes.
• SOP or procurement-policy writing experience.
• ERP proficiency and onsite availability for four days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily sourcing and purchasing priorities across indirect categories and operational services.
• Develop RFQs and RFPs, evaluate proposals, support awards, negotiate terms, and finalize contracts.
• Guide buyers on supplier onboarding, purchase orders, contracting, and performance expectations.
• Support capital projects and cross-functional initiatives requiring procurement expertise.
• Track procurement performance, monitor budget activity, and lead measurable savings and efficiency improvements.
• Provide procurement guidance to stakeholders at remote company locations.

Skills

People management

RFQ/RFP process

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier selection

Indirect spend

GMP/cGMP knowledge

Procurement policy writing

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

MOHR Talent in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to own complex indirect procurement activities and lead a buyer team in a regulated life-sciences environment.

You will manage RFQs/RFPs, negotiate terms, develop contracts, guide supplier onboarding, and drive savings while ensuring GMP/cGMP compliance and four-day onsite availability.

This role offers strategic influence, cross-functional collaboration, and a patient-first mission.