Location: Remote - Thousand Oaks, CA (any U.S. time zone)

Employment Type: Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)

Contract Length: 13 months

Compensation: $52/$60 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role

Join a supplier performance analytics and digital enablement team at a big biopharma leader. This hands-on project manager role leverages data, automation, AI, and process innovation to optimize supplier management and drive operational efficiency. You will work cross-functionally to deliver digital tools, automate workflows, and enable better business outcomes through data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance supplier performance dashboards and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
• Implement automation and AI-driven solutions to streamline supplier management workflows and reporting
• Ensure strong data governance, organization, and accessibility across SMPA repositories
• Analyze supplier-related data and process flows to identify trends and optimization opportunities
• Define and track key supplier performance metrics (KPIs) for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Partner with Sr. Manager SMPA to expand support model across additional functions and supplier groups
• Support supplier-related initiatives by coordinating project tasks, deliverables, and timelines
• Deliver actionable business insights to improve efficiency, decision-making, and supplier relationships
• Lead process automation and workflow improvements to reduce manual effort
• Document workflows, automation logic, and data models for knowledge transfer

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in data management, visualization, and analytics
• Demonstrated ability to deliver automation and AI-enabled solutions
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Familiarity with process optimization methodologies
• Proficiency with visualization and collaboration tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SharePoint, and Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of supplier management practices in R&D, pharma, or biotech
• Experience with supplier performance tracking and compliance metrics
• Background in process transformation or digital enablement initiatives

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Digital mindset: experienced in automation, AI, and analytics for process optimization

2. Analytical thinking: skilled in interpreting complex data and identifying actionable insights

3. Collaboration: proven ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Build and update supplier analytics dashboards
• Develop and implement automation scripts or AI tools to optimize manual workflows
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project deliverables and timelines are met
• Interpret supplier data, flag trends, and communicate insights to business partners
• Continuously document and improve workflows for scalability and knowledge sharing

Basic Qualifications

• Master degree
• Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience
• Associate degree and 6 years of experience
• High school diploma / GED and 8 years of experience

This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE