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