Procurement​/Sourcing Specialist III

Procurement Specialist III Biochemicals & Biologicals

The Procurement Specialist III Biochemicals & Biologicals manages and continuously improves assigned categories of spend. Collaborates with a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other key colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, support spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manage preferred supplier relationships.

• Completes global category initiatives and manages projects to deliver key category performance indicators, including savings, supplier rationalization, low‑cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, joint innovation, supplier performance, etc.
• Supports the execution of global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers that meet key business needs and category management goals.

• Monitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact, and refines category plans to support business requirements.
• Engages and supports division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues to qualify preferred suppliers and migrate spend from incumbent, non‑preferred suppliers.
• Analyzes category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goals.
• Supports supplier business reviews with suppliers to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goals.
• Leads the impact of cost and risk when developing contracts.
• Drives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy.

• Collaborates with cross‑functional colleagues (quality, technical, operations, finance, etc.) to ensure all category sourcing activities are aligned to a common set of goals and priorities.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries preferred.
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year‑over‑year results preferred.
• Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activities preferred.
• Influences without authority to motivate and manage a cross‑functional team in multiple geographies preferred.
• CPSM or equivalent is preferred.
• Hands‑on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred.
• Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.