Strategic Category Manager, Life Sciences Procurement

AGC Biologics; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Education assistance

Employee referral program

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

AGC Biologics is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies for a substantial portion of annual spend. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cross-functional partnerships to drive cost optimization and supply continuity.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement within regulated environments, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders across a global organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Experience in regulated industries; life sciences preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for indirect and selected direct spend.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, negotiations and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Project management

Excel/Analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

AGC Biologics is seeking a Category Manager to develop and execute category strategies for a substantial portion of annual spend. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and cross-functional partnerships to drive cost optimization and supply continuity.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement within regulated environments, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders across a global organization.