Strategic Procurement Category Specialist

Job description

We’re looking for a Strategic Procurement Category Specialist to lead category strategies, source and negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and support our Source to Pay (S2P) processes. In this role, you'll help secure high quality, cost effective materials and services, drive continuous improvement, mitigate supply risks, and collaborate closely with cross functional teams. If you bring strong procurement experience in manufacturing, solid analytical and project management skills, and a proactive, solution focused mindset, we’d love to hear from you. Permanent Full-Time (40 hours): Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (flexible); Hybrid Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year In this role, you will: - Develop category strategies, source new suppliers, and lead strategic supplier negotiations. - Manage supplier contracts, service agreements, and implement Source to Pay (S2P) processes. - Drive cost improvement initiatives through detailed cost analysis and supplier/material evaluations. - Implement risk mitigation strategies, monitor supplier performance, and stay current with market trends. - Collaborate cross functionally to qualify materials, support cGMP/SOP compliance, and con...