Strategic Procurement Category Manager

Socket.dev; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to optimize costs across pharma supplies and vendor services. You will analyze trends, negotiate contracts, and manage inventory to ensure availability and value.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, collaborating with marketing and buyers, forecasting demand, and driving cost-saving initiatives while managing budgets and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with inventory management and demand planning preferred.
• Solid communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Analytical mind with a strategic ability.
• Ability to manage multiple resources with data accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs.
• Collaborative approach to foster vendor trust and negotiate pricing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to identify industry and consumer trends.
• Devise long-term development strategies for product categories.
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products.
• Foster vendor relationships to improve pricing and service quality.
• Place orders to ensure product availability meeting demand.
• Position product categories to maximize visibility.
• Coordinate with marketing on pricing and promotions.
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand categories.
• Forecast demand to sustain inventory levels.
• Own budget development and revenue for the category.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Demand planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences (preferred)

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to optimize costs across pharma supplies and vendor services. You will analyze trends, negotiate contracts, and manage inventory to ensure availability and value.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, collaborating with marketing and buyers, forecasting demand, and driving cost-saving initiatives while managing budgets and supplier performance.