Procurement & Outsourcing Manager

Beeline Medicines • Stamford, CT

7h • $102,000 - $133,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement & Outsourcing Manager will manage sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship activities for the entire organization, ensuring the company obtains high-quality goods and services from qualified vendors at competitive value while maintaining compliance with procurement policy, internal SOPs and corporate objectives. Serves as a trusted advisor to R&D, Clinical, Tech Ops stakeholders and other internal functions, translating business needs into sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, speed, and risk. Owns the full sourcing lifecycle for assigned categories, from market analysis and RFP execution through contract negotiation, vendor onboarding, and ongoing performance management. Success in this role is measured by cost savings delivered, vendor quality and reliability, and the speed with which procurement can respond to evolving business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5 years of procurement, sourcing, or vendor management experience, ideally within biotech/pharma or a CRO-facing environment.
• Proficiency with procurement/contract management systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP).
• Strong command of Excel-based spend analysis, benchmarking, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of contract terms, indemnification, and risk allocation concepts.
• Familiarity with category management and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive sourcing decisions without direct authority.
• Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Ability to present sourcing recommendations and business cases to leadership.
• Skilled at facilitating cross-functional alignment between business owners, Legal, and Finance.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills managing multiple concurrent sourcing projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting both clinical-stage and commercial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for assigned spend categories, including CRO, lab services, and professional services vendors.
• Negotiate master service agreements, statements of work, and pricing terms in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain vendor qualification, performance scorecards, and risk assessments for outsourced partners.
• Develop and negotiate Investigative Site contracts (including budgets and exhibits) in partnership with Legal and Clinical.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, and Tech Ops functions to translate business requirements into sourcing strategies.
• Track category spend, identify cost-savings opportunities, and report savings/value delivered against annual targets.
• Maintain the procurement system of record (purchase orders, contract repository) and ensure data accuracy.
• Support supplier onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing compliance monitoring in line with company policy.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health and wellness coverage (structure and premiums vary by country)
• Paid time off, public holidays, and additional leave entitlements in accordance with local requirements
• Flexible work arrangements / hybrid schedule
• A discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentive award (e.g., equity) may be available based on individual and Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level