Category Manager – Indirect Procurement

Lantheus (NASDAQ: LNTH)is the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company delivering life-changing science to enable clinicians to Find Fight and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes. Headquartered in Massachusetts with offices in New Jersey Canada Germany Sweden Switzerland and United Kingdom Lantheus has been providing radiopharmaceutical solutions for nearly 70 years.

Today were expanding our portfolio and pipeline across oncology neurology and cardiology. Through recent acquisitions along with strategic partnerships across the life sciences ecosystem we are accelerating our efforts to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes around the world.

At Lantheus we are purpose-driven and every employee plays a vital role in our success. Were dedicated to cultivating a high-growth forward-thinking culture where innovation thrives and diverse perspectives drive meaningful progress.

Join us and be part of a company where your contributions make a real impact because we know someones health is in our hands.

Summary of role

We are seeking a Category Manager Indirect Procurement a highly strategic role responsible for owning and advancing enterprise-wide category strategies across indirect spend with a primary focus on R&D Clinical Operations Medical Affairs and Tech Operations (Facilities Supply Chain Customer Service Quality). This role serves as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders translating business objectives into category roadmaps that deliver sustainable value through cost optimization demand management supplier innovation and risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate brings strong strategic sourcing and category leadership experience a deep understanding of indirect procurement levers and the ability to influence across a complex matrixed organization. This role goes beyond executionrequiring a forward-looking mindset strong commercial judgment and the ability to shape procurement strategy in a growing regulated life sciences environment.

This position is based in Massachusettsand requires a presence on-site 3-4days per week and open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop own and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned to near- mid- and long-term business objectives ensuring measurable financial and operational outcomes.
• Act as the primary procurement business partner for assigned functional areas building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and proactively identifying opportunities to improve cost service and risk posture.
• Lead complex strategic sourcing initiatives end-to-end including spend analysis market assessment RFI/RFP development supplier evaluation negotiations and implementation.
• Drive value creation through a balanced focus on cost savings cost avoidance demand management supplier performance improvement and innovation.
• Establish and manage supplier segmentation models performance metrics and governance structures; lead regular business reviews and resolve escalated issues as needed.
• Negotiate commercial terms and pricing structures working closely with Legal and cross-functional partners to ensure contracts are commercially sound compliant and scalable.
• Conduct internal and external market analysis to stay current on industry trends supply market dynamics and sourcing best practices relevant to indirect categories.
• Utilize SAP Ariba and related procurement systems for sourcing contracting spend analytics and reporting; support broader procurement enablement and process maturity.
• Ensure adherence to Procurement & Contracting policies internal controls and regulatory expectations through training auditing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the evolution of the indirect procurement operating model including tools processes KPIs and change management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 710 years of progressive experience in indirect procurement strategic sourcing and category management preferably within life sciences pharmaceuticals or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying category strategies across complex indirect spend areas.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation skills in both high- and low-leverage environments.
• Ability to identify quantify and report savings and value delivery in alignment with finance and governance standards.
• Solid understanding of contract structures legal fundamentals and supplier risk considerations.
• Experience working effectively in matrixed cross-functional organizations with the ability to influence without authority.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems (SAP Ariba strongly preferred) along with strong spend analytics and data segmentation capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage credibly with senior leaders and external suppliers.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while driving change and continuous improvement.

Core Values

The ideal candidate will embody Lantheus core values:

• Let people be their best
• Respect one another and act as one
• Learn adapt and win
• Know someones health is in our hands
• Own the solution and make it happen

The pay range for this position is between $111000-$185000annually.

Actual base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors such as job-related knowledge skills and experience. Employees in this position are eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role may be eligible for a discretionary annual equity award. Benefits for this position include a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical prescription drug dental and vision coverage. Other offerings include life and disability benefits pre-tax accounts a 401(k) with company contribution and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including paid vacation holidays sick days and paid parental leave. Interested candidates can apply at . Applications for this position will be accepted until May 1 2026.

Lantheus is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions and lactation) gender identity or gender expression sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status disability protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law genetic information or any characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition teamat .

Lantheus is an E-Verify Employer.

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