Procurement Sourcing Manager
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Country: United States
Category: Professional Services
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: February 25, 2026
Job ID: 644735
Job Description
Procurement Sourcing Manager
Contract: 6 months
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Schedule: 40 hours, Onsite
Pay: $55-65/hr DOE
Must Have Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience, including strategic sourcing, cost modeling and category management.
- Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with strong attention to clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
- Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration with proven ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback and influence outcomes.
- Strong business/financial acumen, with proven negotiation skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree/MBA is desirable.
- Significant experience in indirect/services procurement is highly preferred.
- Experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences and working knowledge of drug development processes is highly desirable.
- Experience in global sourcing of clinical trials is highly desirable.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) accreditation a plus.
This role will primarily focus on sourcing opportunities in the Clinical Operations/R&D category but may be asked to conduct sourcing events in other areas of indirect procurement.
- Lead RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiations and onboarding as needed for suppliers.
- Track and analyze spend to identify initiatives to optimize spending and create greatest supplier value.
- Partner cross-functionally to understand business requirements and contribute to the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Drive increased value for the category through sourcing activities, focusing on cost and cash flow improvements and increased supplier performance.
- Collaborate with the business to manage vendor performance, SLAs and KPIs to ensure alignment with business needs and inform future negotiations.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
