IT & AI Services Category Manager

biomarin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BioMarin in San Rafael, California, is seeking a Category Manager for Global Sourcing and Procurement. This role involves developing procurement strategies in Information Technology and Professional Services to support organizational objectives. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with tools like Ariba and SAP.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, managing supplier relationships, and strategic planning. The selected candidate will help optimize procurement practices at BioMarin.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, or IT-related roles.
• Experience managing category strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to align procurement activities with business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies.
• Collaborate with category leaders to ensure support.
• Handle complex negotiations with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement best practices

End-to-end category strategies

Supplier 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

Job description

BioMarin in San Rafael, California, is seeking a Category Manager for Global Sourcing and Procurement. This role involves developing procurement strategies in Information Technology and Professional Services to support organizational objectives. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with tools like Ariba and SAP.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, managing supplier relationships, and strategic planning. The selected candidate will help optimize procurement practices at BioMarin.