Hybrid Lead Procurement & Category Management (Biotech)

Piper Companies; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement program

Equity program

Wellness benefits

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management to join a leading biotechnology organization in a hybrid permanent role based in RTP, NC.

The successful candidate will support clinical research and development initiatives by partnering with internal stakeholders, managing strategic supplier relationships, and leading sourcing activities across clinical services categories, including contract negotiations and vendor governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 6+ years in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or category management in biotech/healthcare/CRO.
• Experience leading RFI/RFP processes and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing CRO partnerships and stakeholder relationships within Clinical Operations or research functions.
• Knowledge of source-to-pay, vendor governance, and regulated industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, bid defenses, and contract negotiations for clinical service providers.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Finance, and other teams to identify procurement needs and ensure timely execution of sourcing strategies.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, monitor supplier performance, and drive service quality improvements across key clinical partnerships.
• Negotiate and maintain MSAs, statements of work, pricing structures, and commercial terms with CROs and other service providers.
• Analyze spend data, supplier risks, and category trends to support business objectives, compliance requirements, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Vendor management

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management to join a leading biotechnology organization in a hybrid permanent role based in RTP, NC.

The successful candidate will support clinical research and development initiatives by partnering with internal stakeholders, managing strategic supplier relationships, and leading sourcing activities across clinical services categories, including contract negotiations and vendor governance.