Purchasing/Procurement Specialist

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing and supplier management for a wide range of indirect spend categories within a Health Pharm/Biotech environment in Princeton, NJ. This long-term Contract position will focus on securing value through thoughtful category planning, effective contract negotiation, and close partnership with cross-functional stakeholders. The role is well suited for a procurement specialist who can balance commercial objectives, compliance expectations, and operational priorities in a regulated setting.Responsibilities:• Direct sourcing activities across indirect purchasing areas such as technology, marketing, facilities, consulting services, travel, and transportation.• Build category plans that support business priorities, strengthen compliance, and improve long-term supplier value.• Conduct supplier negotiations for complex agreements to achieve favorable pricing, service commitments, and contractual protections.• Oversee contracts from initial drafting and review through execution and ongoing adherence, working closely with legal and internal business teams.• Identify opportunities to reduce spend, improve total cost outcomes, and enhance the value delivered by suppliers.• Collaborate with partners in operations, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, finance, IT, marketing, and other corporate functions to align procurement strategies with business needs.• Evaluate market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions and category direction.• Reduce supply and compliance exposure by strengthening sourcing approaches, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting diversification efforts.• Measure and communicate procurement results, including savings, service performance, key metrics, and compliance with negotiated terms.• Contribute to broader procurement improvement efforts such as vendor onboarding enhancements, payment term optimization, supplier diversity initiatives, and purchasing data standardization.