Supplier Operations Manager

Eliassen Group; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 107,453,000 - 121,780,000; Part time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a part-time, fully remote Supplier Operations Manager to support External Manufacturing within Technical Operations. The role owns day-to-day supplier operations for contracts, POs and requisitions from initiation through execution, working ~20 hours per week through December 2026 with possible extension.

You will collaborate with Development, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Procurement, and Supply Chain to drive timely contracts, POs, and vendor performance, while

Qualifications

• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Experience with procurement and contracting workflows, including PO systems Procurify.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and executive-level communication skills.
• Collaborative in a dynamic matrix environment.
• Fully remote; no travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Technical Operations contracts and purchase requisitions from initiation to execution and release.
• Initiate and track PO requests in Procurify through PO issuance.
• Manage contract requests via Smartsheet and route through legal/technical review.
• Drive urgent SOW and PO reviews and expedite approvals when timelines tighten.
• Collaborate with Legal and Procurement to ensure timely contract/PO completion.
• Partner with Technical Operations to align contracting with development/manufacturing timelines.
• Attend contract status meetings and occasionally lead them.
• Provide additional services as needed and explore future scope with mutual agreement.

Skills

Procurement workflows

Contract management

Multi-project handling

Communication skills

Tools

Procurify

Smartsheet

Job description

Supplier Operations Manager

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Industry: Life Sciences

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -082026-108204

Date Posted: 08/06/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/qQ0QUW

Description

Remote

Our client seeks a part-time, fully remote Supplier Operations Manager to support External Manufacturing within Technical Operations. The role owns day-to-day supplier operations for contracts, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders from initiation through execution. The position collaborates with Development, Quality, Analytical, Regulatory, Legal, Procurement, and Supply Chain. The engagement is anticipated at approximately 20 hours per week through December 2026, with an option to extend pending implementation of new Procure to Pay and Contract Lifecycle Management systems.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

JN -082026-108204

Responsibilities

• Manage coordination of Technical Operations contracts and purchase requisitions/purchase orders from initiation through execution and release.
• Initiate and track PO requests in Procurify through issuance of the PO.
• Manage contract requests submitted via the Smartsheet webform and track them through legal and technical review.
• Drive urgent SOW and PO reviews and approval routing, following up directly with approvers when timelines compress.
• Work closely with Legal and Procurement to facilitate timely completion of contracts and POs.
• Partner with Technical Operations team members to align contract and PO completion with development and manufacturing timelines.
• Attend and participate in standing contract status meetings and serve as back-up to lead those meetings as needed.
• Provide other services and deliverables as mutually agreed as needs arise.
• Potential future scope by mutual agreement: support CDMO vendor and site selection, ensure efficient distribution and logistics, manage tactical manufacturing strategy and vendor performance, and implement and monitor KPIs for CDMO performance.

Experience Requirements

• Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience with procurement and contracting workflows, including PO systems such as Procurify and contract intake or tracking tools such as Smartsheet.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with an ability to build and maintain collaborative internal and external relationships.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, with an ability to communicate with executive-level management.
• Ability to collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment.
• Fully remote. No travel required.
• Start upon successful screening, interview, and background check. Initial 12-month contract with potential extension.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ([e-mail], 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affitivate Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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