Associate Director – Commercial Services (Hybrid)

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

hr@dawarconsulting.com

akansha@dawarconsulting.com