Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing and/or procurement experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive negotiation experience, including complex commercial negotiations.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with strategic sourcing processes, procurement organizations, spend analysis, contracting and all enabling technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Results-oriented with a strong focus on execution and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating cross-functionally and globally to achieve business objectives, and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels in a global decentralized organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to apply sound judgment, innovative thinking, and commercial insight to business opportunities.
• Strong analytical capability; comfortable using data to drive decisions and accountability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable savings and value capture within a category or portfolio
• Prior experience within the biotech or life sciences industry strongly preferred.
• Working Conditions:
• Standard schedule hours with occasional variation depending on production needs.
• Onsite work required during standard business hours.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–20 lbs.
• Minimal physical demands beyond standard office requirements.
• Why Join Bio-Techne:

We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.