Raw Material Category Manager

Job Overview Define, lead and implement procurement strategies for your assigned Raw Material categories, including chemicals and biological products. Manage the assigned Raw Material portfolio to ensure activities are conducted in accordance with the Category Strategy and Global Procurement Roadmap. Provide procurement support and added value to operations at site/region level and facilitate Raw Material Procurement activities. Primary Duties Drive the definition and implementation of procurement strategies for your assigned commodities. Accountable for the strategic deployment across the Company and functionally manage the procurement network relevant for your assigned categories. Manage the portfolio on criteria such as quality/compliance, cost, service, OTIF, CSR and risk. Manage supplier performance and conduct business reviews. Propose savings, innovation and CSR initiatives for the procurement portfolio. Prepare and lead commercial negotiations and contracting. Act as the procurement referent and coordinator for the Function Management Committee. Ensure all functional requirements are considered and addressed. Support the performance transformation of the global procurement department within your perimeter. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing, Finance or Economics and 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a similar field. OR HS diploma/GED and 11+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a similar field. Preferred Education, Training and Experience Experience in the biotech industry. Background in Biological or Chemical sciences. Functional know‑how: preparing and leading negotiations, contract management, legal awareness, total cost management, managing multicultural interfaces, planning and organizing, global business acumen. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values promoted by bioMérieux. Business acumen to understand how a business operates and how to make it successful. Ability to work cross‑functionally, fostering better collaboration and communication across teams to achieve shared objectives. Drive for results while successfully removing barriers. Critical thinking; using logic and reason to analyze information and make decisions. Written communication – ability to communicate technical data in written form. Proficient in MS Office tools including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel. International travel required: 30% of time. The estimated salary range for this role based in Missouri is between $128,000 – $163,800. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team and individual performance per bioMérieux’s bonus program. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and presented in writing at the time of the offer. bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include: A choice of medical (including prescription), dental and vision plans with nationwide coverage and telemedicine options. Company‑Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance. Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance. Retirement Plan with a generous non‑discretionary employer contribution and employer match. Adoption Assistance. Wellness Programs. Employee Assistance Program. Commuter Benefits. Various voluntary benefit offerings. Discount programs. Parental leaves. BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. The receipt of satisfactory reference responses and satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States is required of all new hires. Misrepresentation may result in the denial of an offer, the retraction of an offer, or dismissal. Qualified individuals with a disability can request reasonable accommodation in the application process by contacting bioMérieux. #J-18808-Ljbffr bioMérieux