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.
If interested, please
send us your updated resume at
[email protected]/[email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- MBA
- 8+ years in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Category Management
- 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
- 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
What We Do
Dawar Consulting Inc. is a professional services and staff augmentation firm specializing in IT consulting, workforce solutions, and HCM/HRIS services. They provide technology and business consulting, project delivery, and IT support to help clients achieve their strategic goals. With expertise across IT, Engineering, and Finance, they deliver best-in-class workforce solutions and innovative strategies to drive operational efficiency and business success.
