<p><strong>DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT </strong></p><p><strong>200K-250K+BONUS+EQUITY</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a commercially procurement leader to guide complex supplier contracting for a growing biotech organization. This position partners with cross-functional teams to secure agreements that support clinical development, manufacturing, medical affairs, and other business-critical functions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience negotiating life sciences vendor contracts and can balance financial discipline, operational needs, and risk considerations in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct contract strategy and lead negotiations for a broad portfolio of supplier agreements, including clinical services, manufacturing support, laboratory services, data solutions, consulting engagements, and master service arrangements.</p><p>• Lead end-to-end contract negotiation strategy and execution for a wide range of procurement agreements, including:</p><p>-CRO and clinical service agreements</p><p>-CMO and manufacturing agreements</p><p>-Laboratory, data, and technology service contracts</p><p>-Consulting, professional services, and master service agreements MSAs/SOWs)</p><p>• Work closely with finance and legal partners to shape contract terms that align commercial goals with compliance requirements and appropriate risk protection.</p><p>• Advise internal stakeholders on pricing approaches, payment terms, service expectations, and contractual tradeoffs to support sound business decisions.</p><p>• Negotiate favorable commercial outcomes that improve value, preserve flexibility, and strengthen performance while maintaining productive supplier relationships.</p><p>• Enhance procurement and contracting practices by developing practical templates, guidance materials, negotiation playbooks, and scalable procedures for a growing organization.</p><p>• Oversee contract lifecycle activities such as renewals, amendments, scope changes, issue resolution, and escalation management.</p><p>• Evaluate the supplier portfolio to uncover savings opportunities, reduce exposure, and improve operational efficiency across purchasing activities.</p><p>• Contribute strategic leadership through vendor governance, mentorship, and longer-range planning for procurement operations and sourcing priorities.</p>
<p>Our biotech client just got hit with a resignation. They need an interim procurement director to step in as soon as 8/24/26. This is a 2 day/week onsite role, 3 days remote. It will start out as a 6-month, hourly W2 role via Robert Half Management Resources, however the hope is that you convert to an FTE. Advanced proficiency with Coupa is a mandatory requirement. Prior experience within the biotechnology industry is not required. So if you have want to gain experience in biotech, this could be your opportunity. Please apply to this role asap!</p><p><br></p>
<p>Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. We are looking for a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations and ensure materials, equipment, and services are sourced effectively to support business and project objectives in Sacramento, California. This role combines strategic sourcing, vendor oversight, and operational planning to maintain supply continuity, control costs, and uphold quality standards. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to collaborate across departments to align purchasing activity with schedules, budgets, and compliance expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead supplier selection efforts by assessing cost competitiveness, product quality, service performance, and delivery dependability while building productive vendor partnerships.</p><p>• Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, including pricing, lead times, service expectations, and contractual terms that support organizational goals.</p><p>• Monitor purchasing trends, usage patterns, and market conditions to anticipate demand, reduce supply risk, and contribute informed input to project forecasting.</p><p>• Create sourcing plans and procurement timelines for key spend categories and long-lead materials to keep supply availability aligned with project deadlines.</p><p>• Direct and develop the purchasing team by assigning priorities, coaching staff, and maintaining consistent, ethical procurement practices in daily operations.</p><p>• Partner with finance, operations, legal, engineering, and project leadership to ensure procurement decisions reflect budget requirements, regulatory obligations, and execution needs.</p><p>• Establish and refine procurement policies, workflows, and operating standards to improve consistency, accountability, and overall process efficiency.</p><p>• Track team performance and purchasing progress against priorities, resolving issues proactively to support uninterrupted project and business operations.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Procurement Analyst to support strategic purchasing and supply planning for a food-focused operation in the East Bay,California. This role is ideal for someone who can balance cost control, supplier performance, and product availability while working in a fast-paced environment. Experience connected to the food sector is highly valued, and familiarity with school meal programs would be especially beneficial.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze purchasing activity, pricing trends, and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities and strengthen procurement decisions.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams to maintain steady product availability, align purchasing plans with operational demand, and reduce supply disruptions.</p><p>• Support sourcing initiatives by gathering quotes, comparing vendor proposals, and contributing to commercial negotiations.</p><p>• Review contracts, purchase terms, and supplier commitments to help ensure favorable pricing, service levels, and compliance standards.</p><p>• Monitor inventory movement and logistics patterns to improve replenishment timing and overall supply chain efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare reports and recommendations for stakeholders on spend patterns, vendor results, and procurement performance metrics.</p><p>• Build and maintain productive relationships with suppliers to improve communication, service reliability, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Assist with procurement process updates, including operational changes or system-related transitions, to support continuity and accuracy in purchasing activities.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Data Center Procurement Manager to lead sourcing strategy and procurement operations for critical infrastructure initiatives in California. This is a long-term contract opportunity suited for a senior-level candidate who can bring structure, direction, and momentum to a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with data center ecosystems and can operate effectively in evolving processes while driving measurable business value.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and refine procurement frameworks, sourcing models, and operational templates to support data center-related purchasing activities.<br>• Lead strategic procurement efforts for data center infrastructure, equipment, and services, aligning decisions with business priorities and delivery timelines.<br>• Collaborate directly with senior procurement leadership and maintain close coordination with external advisory partners to ensure effective execution.<br>• Evaluate vendors, negotiate commercial terms, and manage supplier relationships across complex data center categories.<br>• Create practical processes that improve consistency, transparency, and scalability within a rapidly changing work environment.<br>• Provide senior-level guidance on procurement strategy by applying strong knowledge of data center operations, technologies, and facility requirements.<br>• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to assess needs, define sourcing approaches, and support timely procurement outcomes.<br>• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and ambiguous situations while maintaining strong engagement with stakeholders and team members.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead core planning, sourcing, inventory, logistics, and distribution functions in the San Francisco East Bay, California. This position blends strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership to strengthen service performance, improve efficiency, and support business growth. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to align cross-functional teams and external partners around shared supply chain goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Shape and carry out supply chain plans that improve operational performance, support customer demand, and enable long-term business objectives.</p><p>• Direct inventory planning, replenishment activities, transportation coordination, and distribution execution to maintain product availability at appropriate stock levels.</p><p>• Identify process gaps and lead improvement efforts that lower costs, raise service quality, and streamline day-to-day workflows.</p><p>• Track key supply chain metrics, analyze performance trends, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen overall results.</p><p>• Anticipate operational disruptions and develop practical contingency plans to reduce risk across sourcing, logistics, and fulfillment activities.</p><p>• Build productive partnerships with suppliers and logistics providers, managing service expectations, performance reviews, and ongoing accountability.</p><p>• Lead commercial discussions with external partners, including contract terms and service standards, to secure reliable and cost-effective support.</p><p>• Work closely with internal departments to coordinate priorities, resolve operational challenges, and ensure supply chain activities align with company needs.</p><p>• Coach and develop team members, set clear expectations, and promote a culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement </p>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Product Manager / Senior Product Manager</strong> to support a critical product area within our client's <strong>Marketplace platform</strong>. This role will focus on enhancing the customer experience and evolving customer-facing workflows that support private markets investing and trading activities.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will balance customer needs, business objectives, technical feasibility, and regulatory requirements while partnering closely with Engineering, Design, QA, Compliance, and business stakeholders. This individual will operate as a Product Owner within an Agile environment, owning roadmap execution, backlog prioritization, and feature delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested, please apply to the job post for Suman Sandhu to review.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Marketing Operations Manager to support high-impact marketing execution on a Long-term Contract opportunity. This role is ideal for an organized candidate who can keep campaigns, lead workflows, and platform processes running efficiently across several marketing functions. The person in this role will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver accurate, timely execution while helping strengthen operational consistency and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full campaign delivery cycle using Marketo, HubSpot, or a comparable automation platform alongside Salesforce, from setup and audience selection through launch, measurement, and performance reporting.</p><p>• Oversee inbound marketing requests, lead routing activities, and file-based data uploads, including large-volume lists tied to events, webinars, and trade shows.</p><p>• Develop and maintain campaign tracking frameworks and support paid demand generation efforts with accurate operational execution and monitoring.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across growth marketing, lifecycle marketing, paid media, and content to coordinate timelines, align deliverables, and support campaign goals.</p><p>• Work with outside marketing operations vendors or agency partners to keep projects moving on schedule and ensure execution meets quality standards.</p><p>• Review existing workflows to uncover inefficiencies, recommend better processes, and create clear documentation to improve team operations.</p><p>• Monitor campaign data quality and help maintain dependable records that support reporting, lead management, and downstream marketing activity.</p>