Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager – US, Washington – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences

• Develop and implement project procurement and sourcing strategies, including commercial model selection, procurement planning, and tender management.
• Lead vendor sourcing, prequalification, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution to achieve value, quality, and risk mitigation objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, resolve commercial and delivery issues, and proactively address supply chain risks.
• Maintain procurement governance by ensuring documentation is accurate, audit-ready, compliant with policies and procedures, and aligned with continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiations within complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, tendering processes, commercial models, and supply chain risk management.
• Ability to build and manage effective relationships with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, suppliers, and external service providers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining compliance and commercial accountability.