Strategic Procurement Category Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with strong bonus program

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution

Pet Insurance

PTO that begins immediately

Job summary

A leading genomics company located in Petaluma, CA, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to optimize purchasing activities and manage vendor relationships. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary between $124,440 and $168,360 yearly along with generous employee benefits including comprehensive health plans, a robust 401(k) matching program, and ample paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing.
• Proven experience in process improvement and change management.
• Self-motivated to uncover issues and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

E-sourcing platforms

MS Office Suite

Job description

A leading genomics company located in Petaluma, CA, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to optimize purchasing activities and manage vendor relationships. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary between $124,440 and $168,360 yearly along with generous employee benefits including comprehensive health plans, a robust 401(k) matching program, and ample paid time off.