Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management

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 for a hybrid permanent position based in RTP, NC. The Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management will support clinical research and development initiatives by partnering with internal stakeholders, managing strategic supplier relationships, and leading sourcing activities across clinical services categories.

Responsibilities of the Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management include:

• 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 business 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 Master Service Agreements (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.

Qualifications for the Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 6+ years of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or category management experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or CRO environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading RFI and RFP processes, supplier selection initiatives, and contract negotiations.
• Direct experience managing CRO partnerships, clinical service vendors, and stakeholder relationships within Clinical Operations or research functions.
• Strong knowledge of source-to-pay processes, procurement systems, vendor governance, and regulated industry requirements.

Compensation for the Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management:

Salary Range: $105,000-$140,000/year (USD) + annual bonus up to 20%

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, paid time off, retirement savings programs, annual bonus opportunity, equity program, and additional employee wellness benefits.

This job opens for applications on 10/7/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, clinical services, CRO management, vendor management, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, RFI, RFP, RFQ, sourcing strategy, clinical operations, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, indirect procurement, spend analysis, supplier governance, master service agreements, MSA, stakeholder management, vendor selection, supplier performance, cost analysis, procurement operations, source-to-pay, purchasing, lifecycle management, contract management, compliance, GxP, clinical research, healthcare procurement, supplier risk management, procurement analytics, budget management, cross-functional collaboration.

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