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Procurement Category Manager

LGC Standards
Petaluma, USA
Full-time
Manager · 5+ years experience
Hybrid
$124,440
Discovered 1 weeks ago

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Key Responsibilities

  • Category Management
  • Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
  • Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contracting.
  • Monitor category performance and implement cost-saving initiatives.
  • Supplier & Vendor Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
  • Lead supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when needed.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier alignment with business needs.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier risk.
  • Process Improvement & Team Collaboration
  • Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes, tools, and policies.
  • Support the development of standardized ways of working across the procurement team.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive procurement excellence and operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives and change management efforts.
  • Direct and indirect team management
  • General Procurement Support
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
  • Support internal stakeholders with purchasing needs and guidance.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation in procurement systems.
  • Provide mentorship and support to junior team members as needed.
  • Competencies & Behaviours:
  • Pay range for this role is:
  • Minimum: USD$124,440/ per year
  • Maximum: USD$168,360/ per year
  • The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience, skills, and location.
  • What we offer (US based-employees):
  • Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
  • FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
  • Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
  • Company-paid short- and long- term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
  • Flexible work options
  • Pet Insurance for our furry friends
  • 8 weeks of Parental Leave for qualifying life events
  • PTO that begins immediately
  • Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!
  • LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com
  • This position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H‐1B, H‐2B, OPT, O‐1, TN)
  • #scienceforasaferworld
  • LGC Biosearch Technologies locations Petaluma and Novato, CA, as well as our sister site in Denmark, represent a focused, collaborative culture of producing mission-critical genomics components, primarily oligonucleotides and supporting reagents, for our diverse customer base. We believe in Science for a Safer World and have embodied our mission by supporting first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic where our Biosearch Technologies portfolio has been and continues to be enabling millions of PCR tests worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
  • Proven experience in process improvement and change management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Team management skills and experience
  • Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing platforms).
  • Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
  • Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviors: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect
  • Self-motivated to uncover issues and drive improvement.
  • Passion for continuous improvement, process and metric driven.
  • Proven ability to deliver results.
  • Work well in a team environment and communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to influence others across a matrixed organization, as well as externally (e.g. suppliers)

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