Hybrid Strategic Procurement Lead — Category Management

United Therapeutics Corporation; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation is seeking a Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management, to partner with clinical operations and medical affairs, guiding strategic sourcing activities and supplier selection. This role emphasizes cost awareness, compliance, and delivering value across complex clinical procurement programs.

You will administer end-to-end sourcing, drive best-value opportunities, and lead negotiations ensuring timely delivery and alignment with corporate contracts, MSAs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or business.
• 8+ years in procurement and sourcing or 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• General knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes and RFIs/RFPs/RQs.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve cost savings and compliance.
• Develop supplier risk mitigation and QBRs with internal customers.
• Ensure CAPEX/service contracts meet business objectives and are fit-for-purpose.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Customer service

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s in life sciences or business

Master’s in life sciences or business

Tools

Source-to-pay

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Therapeutics Corporation is seeking a Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management, to partner with clinical operations and medical affairs, guiding strategic sourcing activities and supplier selection. This role emphasizes cost awareness, compliance, and delivering value across complex clinical procurement programs.

You will administer end-to-end sourcing, drive best-value opportunities, and lead negotiations ensuring timely delivery and alignment with corporate contracts, MSAs, and