Category Manager
Job Description
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Category Manager in San Rafael, CA.
Your main responsibilities as a Category Manager:
Works in collaboration with key business functions, to drive category execution of a multi-year value creation project pipeline.
Utilize spend analytic and market intelligence tools to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities which optimize total cost of ownership, drive cost savings, and mitigate risk.
Maintain in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity, and overall financial stability, to effectively differentiate suppliers, in both current and future states, and support preferred supplier selection.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of supply contracts:
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, in partnership with Legal, which meet stakeholder / business needs.
What we are looking for in a Category Manager:
Bachelor s degree in engineering, life sciences, finance, or supply chain.
3-5+ years procurement experience with knowledge and experience in category management, sourcing, and contract negotiations and supplier management.
1-3+ years in biotech / life sciences industry.
Basic understanding of GMP manufacturing processes and regulations
Solid interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills.
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Weekly payroll
- Expense reimbursement
- Online timecard approval
Pay Scale:
$83,765 $104,707 (Dependent on Experience)
R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.
R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.