Procurement Relations Lead

For our client, we are seeking a Procurement Relations Lead to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will own strategic relationship development across procurement stakeholders, helping expand the company’s reach within client organizations. The ideal candidate will combine procurement fluency with strong business development instincts to build trust, identify growth opportunities, and support broader client engagement strategy. This position partners closely with senior internal stakeholders to shape tailored conversations and advance opportunities in a complex healthcare environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $170,000 – $190,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with client procurement and strategic sourcing stakeholders to drive growth.
• Proactively develop leads and maintain a robust pipeline of new opportunities.
• Organize and lead procurement capability meetings with tailored content for clients.
• Introduce the company to new business units and decision-makers within client organizations.
• Understand client dynamics to formulate strategies for expanding engagement.
• Support the evolution of engagement strategies for client procurement teams.
• Communicate relationship status and growth opportunities to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in client relationship management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, including 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Proven experience generating new business leads and building strategic client relationships.
• Deep understanding of the healthcare sector, especially pharmaceutical and life sciences.
• Familiarity with procurement market trends, ESG priorities, and regulatory frameworks in healthcare.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple relationships and priorities.
• Self-motivated and capable of creating structure in ambiguous environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off options.
• Mental wellness coaching and support services.
• Access to over 13,000 online classes via LinkedIn Learning.
• Free snacks provided in offices to support a productive work environment.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.