Category Buyer - Indirect

Base pay range

$80,808.00/yr - $/yr

The Category Buyer is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement and category management activities for assigned spend categories within a CDMO environment, supporting drug development and manufacturing operations. This role drives strategic sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, contract execution, and cost optimization while ensuring supply assurance, quality, and regulatory compliance. The position executes procurement transactions and sourcing initiatives while maintaining data integrity and documentation in compliance with FDA, EMA, and GxP requirements.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve category management and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, operational needs, and regulatory requirements
• Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned categories, including sourcing events, supplier selection, contracting, and purchase execution
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, evaluation, and ongoing performance management
• Conduct and lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, contractual terms, service levels, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure continuity of supply through proactive supplier management, dual sourcing strategies, and contingency planning
• Partner with internal stakeholders (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance) to translate demand, technical specifications, and compliance requirements into sourcing strategies
• Perform market intelligence, cost modeling, and benchmarking to identify cost reduction, value creation, and innovation opportunities
• Manage category spending, budgets, and savings initiatives, including tracking and reporting procurement KPIs
• Monitor supplier performance, address non-performance or compliance issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, GMP, and applicable regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready procurement records, including contracts, supplier documentation, and purchasing data within procurement systems
• Contribute to broader strategic procurement initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects

Provides guidance and leadership where appropriate. Participates in the expense budget process by developing, tracking, and reporting data related to teams and projects.

Provides daily leadership of team, training, and development; interviewing and hiring; managing time and attendance records; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving daily problems and conflicts.

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), CPC manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy.

CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Data/Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree (MBA, Data Analytics, or related scientific field) preferred.
• Five years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid- to large multinational company.
• Category or business engagement experience preferred, with 3 years in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing or life sciences environment.
• Strong data analytics capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex procurement data…