Procurement Category Manager

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Procurement Category Manager to join our Procurement team supporting the LGC Diagnostics and Genomics Business Unit. This role will responsible for managing key product categories and strategic vendor relationships supporting purchasing activities within our sites while also leading initiatives to improve processes and optimize spend. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of category expertise supplier management skills negotiation and have demonstrated results within the Procurement function in an operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories including RFx processes negotiations and contracting.
• Monitor category performance and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier alignment with business needs.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier risk.

Process Improvement & Team Collaboration

• Identify and implement improvements to procurement processes tools and policies.
• Support the development of standardized ways of working across the procurement team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive procurement excellence and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives and change management efforts.
• Direct and indirect team management

General Procurement Support

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Support internal stakeholders with purchasing needs and guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in procurement systems.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior team members as needed.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain or other related field.
• 5 years of experience in procurement category management or strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical negotiation and project management skills.
• Proven experience in process improvement and change management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Team management skills and experience
• Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (e.g. ERP e-sourcing platforms).
• Experience with MS Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint etc).

Competencies & Behaviours:

• Resonate and operate in line with LGCs core value behaviors: Passion Curiosity Integrity Brilliance and Respect

• Self-motivated to uncover issues and drive improvement.
• Passion for continuous improvement process and metric driven.
• Proven ability to deliver results.
• Work well in a team environment and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence others across a matrixed organization as well as externally (e.g. suppliers)

Additional Information :

Pay range for this role is:

Minimum pay rate: USD$ 110000/ per year

Maximum pay rate: USD$ 140000/ per year

The salary range provided covers the minimum and maximum amounts projected for this role. The base salary will be influenced by factors like experience skills and location.

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care childcare and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long- term disability life insurance and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• Enhanced Parental leave of 8 additional weeks
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work Company wide social events frequent catered lunches and much more!

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time