Senior Category Manager, Direct Materials

Biogen

Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
Base: $120,000.00-$161,000.00; bonus/equity: short...
Direct procurement in pharmaceutical industry
Category management for direct materials
Contract negotiation and commercial terms
As a Senior Category Manager, you will lead category strategies and sourcing initiatives to optimize direct materials procurement supporting Biogen's manufacturing operations

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Category Manager, you will lead category strategies and sourcing initiatives to optimize direct materials procurement supporting Biogen's manufacturing operations.
  • Biogen offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, short and long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program supporting employee well-being.
  • The company fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging, emphasizing diversity and innovation while providing opportunities for learning, growth, and impactful contributions.

Matching Summary

As a Senior Category Manager, you will lead category strategies and sourcing initiatives to optimize direct materials procurement supporting Biogen's manufacturing operations.

Salary

Base: $120,000.00-$161,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Short and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity opportunities; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, 401(k) with match, employee stock purchase, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct procurement in pharmaceutical industry
  • Category management for direct materials
  • Contract negotiation and commercial terms
  • Project management across multiple projects
  • Supplier relationship and risk management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • cGMP materials sourcing expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Oracle ERP and Tableau
  • Experience with Veeva Quality Vault and PowerBI
  • C.P.M./CPSM certification
  • Collaborative environment engagement
  • Strong communication tailored to audiences
  • Continuous improvement champion

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years procurement experience in pharma/biotech
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field
  • Experience in Large Molecule, Small Molecule, ASO or Parenteral Fill procurement
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills
  • Experience negotiating contracts and commercial terms

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