Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Roche Diagnostics
Procurement/Sourcing Manager
Location: On-Site, Tucson, AZ
Duration: 12 months

Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for Roche Tissue Diagnostics, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies. Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement.

• Own a portfolio; be responsible for 15 to 20 suppliers
• Daily activities, some monthly
• Escalations, supply issues, pricing deviations, contract violation
• Proactive stuff--annual negotiations, contracts
• KPI, cost savings metrics, commercial negotiations, project specs
• Some Master Data elements in the SAP systems

Qualifications:

• University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification PLUS 3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying.
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs.
• Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus.
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions. Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses
• Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy. May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind.
• Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding
• Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information
• Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process
• Competence or fluency in other sub-region languages is strongly encourage

Travel requirements:

• Primary Location: Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro Valley site)
• Mandatory to be on-site at least 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursdays at Oro Valley Campus. Wednesday at Marana campus).

Company Description

C4 Technical Services is a forward-thinking IT, Telecom and Clinical consulting and talent solutions firm headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, with additional offices in Sacramento, CA, Dallas, TX, and Hyderabad, India.

We serve clients across industries by delivering tailored technology solutions and connecting them with top-tier IT talent.

At C4, we combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to flexibility, cost-efficiency, and long-term impact.

Our services are built to scale with your business and evolve alongside your needs.

We support contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement models — allowing you to build the right team, at the right time, with the right expertise.

Learn more about how we can support your technology and staffing needs at


Or reach out to us directly at [email protected]

Company Description

C4 Technical Services is a forward-thinking IT, Telecom and Clinical consulting and talent solutions firm headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, with additional offices in Sacramento, CA, Dallas, TX, and Hyderabad, India. \r\n\r\nWe serve clients across industries by delivering tailored technology solutions and connecting them with top-tier IT talent.\r\n\r\nAt C4, we combine deep technical expertise with a commitment to flexibility, cost-efficiency, and long-term impact. \r\n\r\nOur services are built to scale with your business and evolve alongside your needs.\r\n\r\nWe support contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement models — allowing you to build the right team, at the right time, with the right expertise.\r\n\r\n\r\n Learn more about how we can support your technology and staffing needs at\r\n Or reach out to us directly at [email protected]