Robert Half

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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. • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, life sciences, or a related discipline is preferred. • At least 5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement, with indirect category experience strongly preferred. • Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing supplier relationships. • Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or another regulated industry is preferred. • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Working knowledge of procurement platforms, purchase order processes, and contract management tools. • Experience using reporting or visualization tools such as Power BI is preferred. • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-moving, matrixed environment with changing priorities. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.