Staff Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Facilities & Construction
Remote (USA)
Schedule:
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Any U.S. Time Zone)
Duration:
3-Month Contract (extension and conversion potential)
Pay:$30-34.50/hr (W2)
Our client is a global leader in the biotechnology industry seeking a Staff Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support enterprise Facilities & Construction procurement initiatives. This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, and contract management across construction and facilities-related spend. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading sourcing strategies, negotiating complex supplier agreements, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders within a large, matrixed organization.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for Facilities & Construction categories
- Lead category management initiatives, including supplier performance and spend optimization
- Negotiate complex supplier agreements, pricing, service levels, and commercial terms
- Manage supplier relationships while driving cost savings and mitigating supply risk
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, and business stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional supplier governance teams
- Manage contract implementation, renewals, amendments, and compliance tracking
- Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supply chain risks
- Monitor critical supplier agreements and communicate contract status to leadership
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and sourcing activities
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required
- 8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience (or equivalent)
- Minimum 3 years supporting Facilities and/or Construction sourcing and contracting
- Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts and supplier agreements
Knowledge and Skills
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
- Facilities and construction procurement
- Vendor management and cost savings initiatives
- Cross-functional collaboration within matrix organizations
- Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
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