AI & IT Category Manager — Strategic Sourcing

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Potential for travel to various sites and supplier locations

Job summary

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in San Rafael, California is seeking a Category Manager for Information Technology and Professional Services. This strategic role includes executing procurement strategies and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize processes and supplier performance.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement or IT roles. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex negotiations effectively. Join a team dedicated to innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or IT-related roles.
• Experience managing category strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with procurement tools such as sourcing, quotation analysis, and supplier review.

Responsibilities

• Execute best-in-class procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with category leaders to ensure alignment of services.
• Handle complex negotiations with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement best practices

Supplier relationship management

Complex IT contract negotiations

Analytical capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook)

Job description

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. in San Rafael, California is seeking a Category Manager for Information Technology and Professional Services. This strategic role includes executing procurement strategies and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize processes and supplier performance.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in procurement or IT roles. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex negotiations effectively. Join a team dedicated to innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.