Procurement Sourcing Manager- Life Science

At Kelly Science & Clinical®, we’re passionate about helping you find a job that works for you. How about this one? We’re seeking a Procurement Sourcing Manager – Life Science for a remote opportunity in California. With us, it’s all about finding the job that’s just right.

Duration: approx.. 6-8 months

Location:California; primarily remote with periodic on-site visits required

The ideal candidate will bring strategic procurement experience from a large, complex organization, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, research, or laboratory supply industries. This individual should be comfortable working independently, navigating consensus-driven environments, managing multiple priorities, and developing sourcing projects from concept through implementation.

• Opportunity to impact system-wide procurement strategies for a renowned higher education system.
• Work with a high degree of autonomy and contribute to best-in-class supplier relationships.
• Join a collaborative and innovative team focused on life science sourcing and category management.

• Leading the development and execution of system-wide category strategies for life sciences procurement.
• Implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Analyzing category spend, leveraging annual spend, and modifying strategies to meet changing business needs.
• Developing and maintaining category-specific knowledge, including best practices and industry trends.
• Participating in the development and tracking of a sourcing/projects pipeline and forecasting cost savings.
• Engaging with stakeholders across multiple locations and traveling to various campus sites as needed (approximately 20% travel).

• Have proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally in the life sciences sector.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage business metrics for strategic decision making.
• Are adept at contract negotiation, supplier management, and implementing cost‑saving initiatives.
• Can work autonomously while collaborating with system‑wide teams and stakeholders.
• Are willing and able to travel to as required (around 20% travel).
• Must reside in the state of California and be willing to commute onsite when needed.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field business, supply chain, life sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain, supplier management, or related enterprise experience.