Senior Strategic Category Manager
Industry : Life Sciences / Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Location : Portsmouth, NH or Walkersville, MD (USA)
Work Model : Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives across multiple sites within a global life sciences organization. The position plays a vital role in ensuring business continuity and generating value through supplier partnerships, sourcing excellence, and category management.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing key supplier relationships, ensuring the secure supply of critical materials, and driving standardization and efficiency across various locations. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking in a dynamic environment.
What You Will Receive
- Dynamic, agile working culture
- Inclusive and ethical workplace environment
- Compensation programs that reward high performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching and retirement options
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Paid time off and employee assistance programs
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
- Salary range (state-required disclosure) : $93,000 – $143,000
- (Offers depend on experience, location, performance, and internal equity)
Key Responsibilities
Ensure supply continuity of critical materials used for life-saving medicinesLead sourcing and category strategies that drive efficiency, resilience, and cost optimizationBuild and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers to support long-term collaborationIdentify and mitigate supply chain risksPromote alignment and best-practice implementation across multiple sites and regionsProvide expert support in tendering, negotiation, and contract managementPartner closely with local stakeholders as a trusted procurement advisorSupport global and cross-site initiatives in procurement excellenceRequirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fieldProven experience in strategic sourcing or category managementStrong negotiation and influencing skillsExperience managing complex supplier portfolios in a fast-paced environmentHighly proactive, results-oriented, and adaptableStrong organizational and communication abilitiesDemonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and bring forward new ideasWillingness to work onsite 3 days per week and travel as required, including occasional international travel