- Location: California, United States
- Type: Contract
- Job ID: 10619
- Work Setting: On-Site
- Posted: September 24, 2026
- Closing Date: November 5, 2027
- Tax Status: W2
Senior Procurement Specialist
12 month contract
Must be able to work on a W2
On-site in Sylmar, CA
SUMMARY
Our client, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Sr. Procurement Specialist. This position will support the strategic procurement team by leading various supply chain projects, including supplier risk mitigation, cost analysis, vendor evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration.
DUTIES / EXPECTATIONS OF ROLE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
NICE TO HAVE
12 month contract
Must be able to work on a W2
On-site in Sylmar, CA
SUMMARY
Our client, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Sr. Procurement Specialist. This position will support the strategic procurement team by leading various supply chain projects, including supplier risk mitigation, cost analysis, vendor evaluation, and cross-functional collaboration.
DUTIES / EXPECTATIONS OF ROLE
- Lead and manage multiple supply chain projects simultaneously, including supplier risk mitigation and resilience initiatives.
- Analyze supplier quotes, bids, RFQs, and RFPs to recommend the best total cost options.
- Source and evaluate mechanical and electrical vendors for medical device components.
- Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and vendor onboarding processes.
- Manage procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor communications.
- Track and report on project milestones, procurement timelines, and cost savings.
- Support tariff mitigation strategies and identify opportunities for second sourcing.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance.
- Maintain accurate sourcing, contract, and supplier performance records.
- Perform risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies to improve supply chain resilience.
- Assign tasks, track project schedules, identify risks, and develop contingency plans.
- Prepare status reports and participate in project update meetings.
- Interface with senior management on significant project matters, often requiring cross-organizational coordination.
- Resolve project issues, working with team members and stakeholders.
- Break down complex projects or issues into digestible formats for all organizational levels.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, finance, operations management, business administration, or related field.
- 4 years of experience in engineering, project management, procurement, or supply chain within a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of engineering procurement, supply chain, and project activities and their interfaces.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental standards.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience in medical device manufacturing or supply chain.
- Prior procurement or analyst experience in a regulated industry.