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About the Role

BridgeBio is establishing a dedicated Strategic Procurement function and seeks a Director to lead its development. This role involves building the team, defining sourcing strategies and governance, and managing procurement for non-clinical spend categories including IT, Travel & Expense, Sales & Marketing, and General & Administrative expenses. The Director will oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from strategy definition and sourcing events to contract negotiation, implementation, and supplier performance management. The goal is to achieve measurable savings against an approximately $500M annual addressable spend base and build a sustainable procurement infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Stand up and lead the Strategic Procurement team, including direct management of a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing and two Buyer (contractor) resources.
Recruit, onboard, and develop procurement talent as the function scales; define roles, workflows, and performance expectations for the team.
Own strategic sourcing and vendor management across IT, T&E, S&M, and G&A categories.
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies against ~$500M in addressable non-clinical spend.
Deliver a savings target of 2–4% of addressable spend annually (approximately $5M–$10M).
Build the pipeline, tracking, and reporting needed to validate savings and hold the function accountable to target.
Lead RFP processes, vendor negotiations, and contract structuring across in-scope categories.
Establish ongoing vendor performance management and contract renewal governance.
Partner closely with Finance, IT, Sales & Marketing, G&A, and Legal stakeholders to align sourcing strategy with business needs.
Act as the primary point of contact for procurement matters with the Executive Director, FP&A and other senior stakeholders.
Establish procurement policies, approval workflows, and procure-to-pay processes for a newly formed function.
Build dashboards and reporting to track savings, spend under management, and team performance; present results to Finance leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, including experience leading a team.
Demonstrated experience building or scaling a procurement function, ideally in a growth-stage or resource-conscious environment.
Category expertise across some combination of IT, corporate travel, marketing/agency spend, and G&A services.
Track record of delivering measurable, validated cost savings.
Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills, given regular visibility with senior Finance leadership.
Analytical and comfortable operating with limited infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation
RFP/RFI/RFQ processes
Contract Lifecycle Management
Supplier Performance Management
Category Management (IT, T&E, S&M, G&A)
Financial Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Executive Communication
Process Improvement
Team Leadership

Location

California

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years of progressive experience
Director level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
MBA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$220,000—$252,000 USD

Benefits

Market-leading compensation
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Pre-tax commuter benefits (transit and parking)
Referral bonus for hired candidates
Subsidized lunch and parking on in-office days
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Fertility & family-forming benefits
Expanded mental health support (therapy and coaching resources)
Flexible, “take-what-you-need” paid time off and company-paid holidays
Comprehensive paid medical and parental leave
Career pathing through regular feedback, continuous education and professional development programs via LinkedIn Learning, LifeLabs, & BetterUp Coaching

About the Company

BridgeBio pioneered a "moneyball for biotech" approach in 2015, pooling projects and early-stage research from academia under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and foster innovation.
The company builds bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease and develops life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs.
BridgeBio values curiosity and experimentation, including the ethical and thoughtful use of AI to improve work.
The company is a global organization.

Equal Opportunity

BridgeBio strives to provide a market-competitive total rewards package, including base pay, an annual performance bonus, company equity, and generous health benefits.
BridgeBio is a multi-state employer.
We have high expectations for our team members. We make sure those working hard for patients are rewarded and cared for in return.
People are part of our growth and success story - from discovery to active drug trials and FDA pipelines, there are endless opportunities for skill development and internal mobility.
We celebrate strong performance with financial rewards, peer-to-peer recognition, and growth opportunities.