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Who We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best - people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems - and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we've produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Corporate Groups
It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.
Global Sourcing and Procurement
The Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) organization is accountable for driving and delivering Procurement value to support stakeholders' and organizational strategic objectives.
The GSP function delivers value to BioMarin by leading transformation change and implementing industry leading category strategies that directly support the corporate strategy. The GSP organization leverages market intelligence, subject matter expertise and business insights in the procurement of good and services and management of BioMarin's growing third party spend of $1B+. Through collaboration with our external suppliers and internal business partners, GSP helps bring innovative new medicines to patients.
The GSP functiondelivers value to BioMarin by leveraging market intelligence, subject matter expertise and business insights in the procurement of good and services and management of BioMarin's third party spend. Through collaboration with our external suppliers and internal business partners,GSPhelps bring innovative new medicines to patients.
Category Managers are responsiblefordevelopingcategory strategies and executing the category strategyprojectsinpartnership withfunctional stakeholders. Therole reports performance against targets and KPIs,executes sourcing and new material creation processes, and facilitatessupplier business reviews, includingsupplierscorecards.The rolesupports contract life cycle management,leadscontract negotiations,andhelps toensure contractvalue realizationand supplier performance through effectivesupplier management.
This role willsupportWorld-Wide Research and Development,Manufacturing, Quality, andTechnical Developmentby ensuring continuity of supply and effectively addressing compliance and quality requirementsfor lab supplies and VMI.
If you are located in the Bay Area, this role is hybrid requiring 2 days per week on-site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Help support the development of lab supplies and VMIcategory strategiesanddrivesexecution of category strategy projects and programs, includingdrafting and socializing project charters.
- Develop, negotiate, support, and managesuppliercontractswith legal andin line with stakeholder / business needs.
- Effectively leads supplier relationshipmanagement, including executivebusiness reviewsand continuous improvement programs.Supports issue resolution.
- Utilizesspendanalytictoolsto understandand monitorcategory spend,both in aggregate and via patterns/cycles, and continuously evaluate options to reduce total cost of ownership.Identify opportunities to gain efficiencies, including optimize cost savingsand risk mitigation.Effectively communicate value created through execution of souring and category initiatives.
- Leveragebusinessintelligence toidentify risks and opportunities within their category.
- Assessmarket intelligenceto identify strategies that optimize value, drive innovation,and mitigate risks.
- Lead cross functional category team meetingsand supplierinsupport ofcategory strategy initiatives, ensuring delivery to milestones.
- Effectively executesourcingprocessforgoods and services, including supplierevaluation, selection and contracting.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of category specifications, BioMarin products and processes and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities,capacity,and overall financial stability. Assess supply risk and develop appropriate strategies to mitigate that risk. Ensure that suppliers have developed and tested contingency plans.
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of contract terms and conditions including key performance requirements. Assure compliance to contracting policy and established contracts.
- Establishcategory and supplierscorecards and other communication vehicles to measure and reportsupplierperformance.
- Build cross functional awareness of thecategory managementrole across the organization.
- Manage new item creation process, ASL, SCNs, supplier investigations/deviationsand ensures CRs and Deviations are closed on time.
- Supports regulatory projects, business continuityplans, and engage with key strategic teams such as the TOPS Product Teams.
- Stewardship ofdata integrityin systemsincluding GEP Smart, Coupa,and SAP Ariba(pricing, vendor master, category taxonomy)
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering,supply chain, or life sciences; MBA/MSdesirable, C.P.M. desirable.
- 7+ years strategic procurement experience with extensive knowledge and experience in category management, sourcing, and contract negotiations and supplier management., preferably with lab supplies and lab services for GxP environments.
- 3+ years in biotech / life sciences industry.
- Strongleadership andcommunication skills, including solid interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills.
- Demonstratedability to collaborate and influence stakeholders.
- Able to develop solutions to complex problemsand ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
- Exercises independent judgement in methods, techniques, and evaluations criteria for obtaining results.
- Growth mindset
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The salary range for this position is: $126,600 to $158,300. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
life insurance, paid time off
Jun 13, 2025