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Contract Management Specialist Senior Manager

Boston, MA, USContract$110k–$164k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Own Category Management activities for Commercial/Marketing categories, developing sourcing strategies and managing strategic supplier relationships.

Role type

Senior Category Manager (Sourcing & Supplier Management)

Builds

Multi-year, multi-geography sourcing strategies and supplier performance management processes.

Domain

Biotechnology / Commercial Sourcing

Required skills

Category management, sourcing strategy development, supplier relationship management, market research, contract negotiation, risk assessment, ERP systems, e-sourcing tools, business intelligence, project management

Preferred skills

Marketing category experience, regulated environment knowledge, AI mindset

Technologies

ERP systems, e-sourcing tools, business intelligence platforms

Responsibilities

Lead category management for specific areas including sourcing strategies and supplier performance; Drive development and implementation of sourcing strategies; Perform market research to support strategies; Manage supplier performance and relationship management processes; Support business owners with risk identification and mitigation; Manage complex contract negotiations with cross-functional teams

Seniority

Senior Manager, hands-on IC