Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials

ProteinSimple; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits from day one

401(k) with ESPP

Career development programs

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Bio-Techne is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader to shape our global sourcing strategy and drive measurable value across the organization. You will build trusted supplier relationships, guide stakeholders through complex decisions, and lead cross-functional teams to achieve cost savings and quality improvements.

Onsite role with broad impact in the Bio-Techne ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings a Master’s degree in a related field and 8+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement, with

Qualifications

• Experience building strategic sourcing programs with measurable value.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to analyze spend and drive enterprise-wide decisions.
• Experience collaborating across functions and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with business units to align objectives with Procurement support.
• Develop category strategies to drive cost savings and quality.
• Lead sourcing projects across all steps, including negotiations and contracts.

Skills

Relationship management

Category management

Sourcing and negotiation

Spend analysis

Education

Master’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Pay Range: $100,800.00 - $165,600.00

Position Summary:

This role is an opportunity to help build and shape Bio-Techne’s Strategic Sourcing function as part of a broader transformation toward a more strategic, consistent, and value-driven sourcing model. Someone in this position will have the opportunity to influence how sourcing works across the organization by bringing structure, market insight, and strong execution to complex sourcing opportunities. Success in this role goes well beyond running sourcing events. You will build trusted relationships across the business and with suppliers, help stakeholders navigate complex decisions, and identify opportunities that create measurable value while supporting business needs. It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building something new, solving problems, influencing across functions, and turning strong partnerships into meaningful business results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship management Liaise with the business to understand business objectives and determine how Procurement can best support those objectives. Identify opportunities to work as “one company” by considering potential synergies across different groups and locations. Analyze and present spend and KPIs to support optimal enterprise-wide and cross-functional decision‑making. Cultivate strategic supplier relationships, driving joint initiatives that advance innovation and improve quality.
• Category management Ensure all expenditures above established thresholds is managed strategically. Develop category strategies to drive cost savings and improve quality and service levels by proactively identifying opportunities such as product standardization and supplier consolidation. Build strong relationships with business groups and serve as a trusted advisor. Provide category subject matter expertise. Maintain a strong understanding of the supply market and develop win‑win strategies for both the company and suppliers. Manage spending under contract by overseeing the full lifecycle of negotiated contracts, from strategy and implementation through renewal or expiration. Support compliance with contractual requirements and related documentation
• Sourcing and Negotiation Develop and manage sourcing projects across all seven steps of the strategic sourcing process, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting and implementation. Work effectively as part of cross‑functional teams throughout the sourcing process. Identify the right go‑to‑market approach to achieve the best results, incorporating total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling into sourcing events and decisions. Facilitate change management with key stakeholders across the organization. Support the transformation Drive the adoption of sourcing and procurement best practices and process standardization, including the strategic sourcing process. Collaborate with technology, business, and supplier partners to align functional business requirements. Identify and evaluate process improvement opportunities and challenges.

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 8+ years of strategic sourcing and/or procurement experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive negotiation experience, including complex commercial negotiations. Strong knowledge and practical experience with strategic sourcing processes, procurement organizations, spend analysis, contracting and all enabling technologies. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Results‑oriented with a strong focus on execution and measurable outcomes. Demonstrated experience collaborating cross‑functionally and globally to achieve business objectives, and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels in a global decentralized organization. Strong business acumen with the ability to apply sound judgment, innovative thinking, and commercial insight to business opportunities. Strong analytical capability; comfortable using data to drive decisions and accountability. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. Strong communication skills with stakeholders at different levels of the organization. Proven track record of delivering measurable savings and value capture within a category or portfolio Prior experience within the biotech or life sciences industry strongly preferred.

Working Conditions:

Standard schedule hours with occasional variation depending on production needs. Onsite work required during standard business hours.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods. Ability to lift and handle materials weighing 5–20 lbs. Minimal physical demands beyond standard office requirements.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

Bio-Techne E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Statement

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

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Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services. Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award‑winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.