Lead Procurement Analyst, Category Management (Clinical Research)

Location: Hybrid role based in the Durham, North Carolina office, requiring at least three days per week onsite; in-office requirements may increase based on business needs.

Company

Public benefit biotechnology and pharmaceutical organization developing therapies for rare diseases and technologies to expand the availability of transplantable organs.

What you will do

• Execute strategic sourcing and end-to-end source-to-pay processes for clinical research goods and services.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and other internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and deliver best value.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier qualification, supplier analysis, total cost analysis, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery, quality, cost, quarterly business reviews, and supply-base optimization.
• Analyze spend and material usage to identify savings, improve service and schedule adherence, and mitigate supplier risks.
• Ensure procurement activities, CAPEX, service contracts, MSAs, and corporate contracts meet business, compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or business, plus 8+ years of procurement and sourcing experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices, source-to-pay and ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and GxP.
• Proven RFQ experience in a cross-functional environment and experience managing multiple teams and projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, customer service, negotiation, problem-solving, and independent working skills.
• Track record of delivering tangible results in a complex, decentralized global environment.
• Ability to work from the Durham office at least three days per week.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in life sciences or business.
• NAPM (A.P.P. C.P.M.) or APICS (CPIM, CIRM) certification.
• Involvement in a purchasing-related professional organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on unmet medical needs and patient outcomes.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible employees.
• Wellness resources, 401(k), and ESPP savings plans.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and disability benefits.
• Equal employment opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities.