Director, procurement

job summary:
Step into a high-impact leadership role driving procurement strategies at the intersection of science, technology, and commercial execution. Operating out of a state-of-the-art Walnut Street facility in Philadelphia, PA, this position offers an engaging hybrid environment where your direct impact supports global business goals and patient outcomes. You will collaborate closely with senior commercial leaders to align strategic supplier partnerships with top- and bottom-line growth.

In this role, you will lead complex sourcing initiatives and manage strategic supplier relationships across key business areas like Vaccines, Oncology, and Digital Transformation. By pairing your procurement expertise with modern digital tools, you will optimize purchasing power, mitigate risks, and streamline cross-functional operations.

location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $94.00 - 96.30 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Build and execute procurement strategies for US Business Units and commercial functions.
• Lead sourcing and negotiation initiatives to maximize organizational value and drive growth.
• Partner with matrixed global category colleagues to align local needs with global buying power.
• Direct large-scale, cross-BU projects and support planning for new asset launches.
• Drive digital transformation by integrating AI-driven systems, tools, and processes.
• Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate internal and external supply chain and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers while scouting new vendors for innovative solutions.

qualifications:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR 10+ years of dedicated procurement experience.
• Indirect procurement experience across marketing, sales, and tech categories (content, media, sales enablement, data & analytics).
• Experience operating within a major organization.
• Ironclad contract negotiation and management experience.
• Hands-on experience with Fairmarkit.
• Demonstrated strong executive presence working alongside senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry experience.
• Experience with offshore procurement operations and matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with additional e-procurement and contracting tools.

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skills: Procurement


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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