Strategic Category Manager — Optics & Electronics Sourcing

biofiredx; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

bioMérieux in Missouri seeks a Lead Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing for optics, photonics, Electronics (COTS), and packaging for instrument manufacturing in St. Louis. You will ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and supply continuity.

The role leads supplier negotiations, manages global supplier relationships, and supports CSR initiatives. Domestic travel 25%, international travel 5%, total travel ~30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required and 5+ years in procurement or category management.
• Experience developing category sourcing strategies and supplier performance management.
• Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for assigned categories in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Engineering to source alternate components and manage Last Time Buy opportunities.
• Identify cost reductions and value improvements via market analysis and supplier negotiations.
• Develop category strategies that ensure supply continuity, quality and cost competitiveness.
• Collaborate with Legal, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Engineering on negotiations and contracts.
• Manage global supplier relationships, including risk management and CSR initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and pricing trends using benchmarking tools.
• Build strong supplier partnerships through reviews and continuous improvement.
• Resolve supplier issues with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate Supplier Business Reviews and prepare review materials.
• Ensure supplier quality compliance through audits and qualification activities.
• Support CSR and Procurement Roadmap initiatives and digitalization efforts.
• Drive PCAP initiatives with Engineering and Manufacturing teams.
• Share best practices with instrument procurement teams in Salt Lake City and Italy.
• Perform work in compliance with quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Cross-cultural experience

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor degree

Procurement or Business Administration background

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

bioMérieux in Missouri seeks a Lead Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing for optics, photonics, Electronics (COTS), and packaging for instrument manufacturing in St. Louis. You will ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and supply continuity.

The role leads supplier negotiations, manages global supplier relationships, and supports CSR initiatives. Domestic travel 25%, international travel 5%, total travel ~30% is expected.