Procurement Category Manager

LGC Biosearch Technologies; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 124,440 - 168,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible work options

Pet Insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

LGC Biosearch Technologies is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join the Procurement team supporting the LGC Diagnostics and Genomics Business Unit. You will manage key product categories, lead strategic vendor relationships, and drive procurement initiatives to optimize spend.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytics capabilities, and experience with ERP/e-sourcing tools.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Proven experience in process improvement and change management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Team management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contracting.
• Monitor category performance and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers; lead supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

e-sourcing platforms

MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results‑driven Procurement Category Manager to join our Procurement team supporting the LGC Diagnostics and Genomics Business Unit. This role will be responsible for managing key product categories and strategic vendor relationships, supporting purchasing activities within our sites while also leading initiatives to improve processes and optimize spend. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of category expertise, supplier‑management skills, negotiation and have demonstrated results within the Procurement function in an operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities for assigned categories, including RFx processes, negotiations, and contracting.
• Monitor category performance and implement cost‑saving initiatives.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier alignment with business needs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier risk.

Process Improvement & Team Collaboration

• Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes, tools, and policies.
• Support the development of standardized ways of working across the procurement team.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive procurement excellence and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives and change management efforts.
• Direct and indirect team management.

General Procurement Support

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Support internal stakeholders with purchasing needs and guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in procurement systems.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Proven experience in process improvement and change management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Team management skills and experience.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g., ERP, e‑sourcing platforms).
• Experience with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Competencies & Behaviours

• Resonate and operate in line with LGC’s core value behaviours: Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, and Respect.
• Self‑motivated to uncover issues and drive improvement.
• Passion for continuous improvement, process and metric driven.
• Proven ability to deliver results.
• Work well in a team environment and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence others across a matrixed organization, as well as externally (e.g., suppliers).

Pay Range

Minimum: USD$124,440 per year

Maximum: USD$168,360 per year

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors such as experience, skills, and location.

What we offer (US based employees)

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA pre‑tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

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For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

Compensation

$124,440 per year