Procurement Specialist III - Lab Equipment
Core
Manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives for lab equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize category initiatives, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
Role type
Senior Procurement Specialist (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Global category strategies, supplier contracts, and sourcing plans for lab equipment
Domain
Life Sciences / Medical Device / Pharmaceutical
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, category management, market intelligence analysis, spend analytics, ERP systems proficiency, Microsoft Suite proficiency
Preferred skills
Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM), experience in highly regulated industries, continuous improvement methodology, hands-on manufacturing or supply chain experience, life sciences/medical device/pharmaceutical industry experience
Technologies
ERP systems, spend analytics tools, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Responsibilities
Develop and refresh 3-5-year global procurement category strategies, execute global sourcing strategies including identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers, manage Lab Equipment Category New Product Introductions (NPIs), monitor market intelligence and key trends, drive negotiations with global agreements and suppliers, support supplier business reviews to ensure performance standards are met
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC