Sr. Category Manager, R&D Procurement in Arlington, Massachusetts
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Business
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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We're looking for:
• 5+ years of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management experience
• Deep understanding of Pharmaceutical R&D and Clinical Development processes
• Experience supporting Phase I-IV clinical trials and R&D organizations
• Expertise in sourcing and managing CROs, CDMOs, clinical service providers, laboratories, and research suppliers
• Strong RFx management, contract negotiation, supplier qualification, and vendor management experience
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders across R&D, Clinical Operations, Quality, Legal, and Finance
• Knowledge of GxP, GMP, and/or GCP environments preferred
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms
Key responsibilities:
• Develop and execute category strategies for R&D spend
• Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
• Build strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance
• Partner with scientific and clinical teams to support research and development objectives
• Deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and value creation initiatives
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