Associate Director – Commercial Services; Hybrid

Associate Director – Commercial Services

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for an Associate Director – Commercial Services based out of Foster City, CA (Hybrid). Job Duration:
Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Pay Rate: $100/hr - $107/hr on W2 DOE Company Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director – Commercial Services to develop and execute category strategies that optimize cost, quality, service, and supplier performance across Commercial procurement categories. This role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, analyze spend, negotiate contracts, and drive procurement best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies to deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process standardization.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market trends to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, including RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management.
• Partner with business stakeholders and Procurement Business Partners to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, and supplier segmentation.
• Drive procurement best practices, continuous improvement, and responsible procurement initiatives.
• Develop annual spend forecasts, savings targets, and sourcing project plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management.
• Strong experience in category strategy, contract negotiation, supplier management, and spend analysis.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional sourcing projects and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with procurement analytics, supplier relationship management (SRM), and sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of change management, procurement best practices, and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.

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