Procurement Specialist III - Lab OEM
Core
Manages and continuously improves assigned categories of spend for Lab OEM suppliers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize sourcing initiatives and develop strategies.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Sourcing & Category Management)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and spend migration plans for Lab OEM partners.
Domain
Life Sciences / Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Lab Equipment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier lifecycle management, spend analysis, supplier qualification, risk mitigation, market intelligence, value analysis/engineering, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with strategic OEM partners, highly regulated industries, continuous improvement environments, life sciences/medical device/pharma industry knowledge, hands-on manufacturing/supply chain experience
Technologies
RFP processes, supplier management systems, financial due diligence tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute 3-5-year global sourcing and OEM supplier strategies; Analyze cross-divisional Lab OEM spend to reduce total cost of ownership; Coordinate with Category Managers to align supplier strategies and financial targets; Manage OEM supplier lifecycle including onboarding during NPIs and ongoing performance; Lead supplier qualification process including identification, competitive bidding, and selection; Drive contract and commercial negotiations aligned with category strategies; Perform supplier risk assessment and mitigation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
