<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>
<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><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>
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>Inventory Specialist</p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>The Inventory Specialist will manage inventory accuracy, coordinate stock levels, and support warehouse or operational activities.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies</li><li>Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits</li><li>Track incoming and outgoing inventory</li><li>Update inventory management systems</li><li>Generate inventory reports and recommendations</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join a fast-growing wholesale distribution organization in the east bay. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning data into actionable inventory and purchasing decisions while partnering across planning, logistics, and brand teams. The person in this role will help maintain strong product availability, improve forecast accuracy, and support efficient inventory flow in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee inventory planning, demand forecasting, and purchasing activities to maintain service expectations and support target stock positions.</p><p>• Update and manage key planning data within supply chain systems, including lead times, service targets, inventory settings, and product life cycle information.</p><p>• Analyze historical demand, supplier performance, and changing lead times to recommend appropriate adjustments to reorder points and inventory levels.</p><p>• Work closely with Brand Management to reflect promotional activity, category direction, and market conditions in forecast assumptions and replenishment plans.</p><p>• Partner with logistics and operations teams to support timely, cost-conscious movement of goods across the supply chain.</p><p>• Provide reporting and analytical input that helps Brand Management shape and execute product and inventory strategies.</p><p>• Assist with additional projects and cross-functional assignments related to planning, procurement, and supply chain performance as needed.</p>
<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>