Senior Category Manager - Raw Materials - Chemicals, Media, Chromatography Resin

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.

• Develop category strategy:
• Develop in-depth knowledge of category specifications, BioMarin products, and processes and regulatory requirements.
• Works in collaboration with key business functions, to drive execution of category strategy projects and programs, including drafting and socializing project charters.
• Utilize spend analytic and market intelligence tools to identify innovation and efficiency opportunities which optimize total cost of ownership, drive cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders to identify and prioritize a multi-year project pipeline that deliver value/savings for the business.
• Maintain in-depth understanding of supplier capabilities, capacity, and overall financial stability, to effectively differentiate suppliers, in both current and future states, and support preferred supplier selection.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of supply contracts:
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, in partnership with Legal, which meet stakeholder / business needs.
• Ensure compliance to contracting policy, and compliance with established contracts.
• Ensure contracts are robust and comprehensive.
• Stakeholder relationship management:
• Develops and maintains strong supplier relationships (SRM), and effectively represents the business from an enterprise perspective.
• Lead cross functional category team meetings, actively participate in RMAB, and Supplier Review governance team meetings in support of their strategic objectives.
• Facilitate resolution of supplier issues. Work closely with all related internal functions including Engineering, Manufacturing, TDS, Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Supports new product introduction and tech transfer initiatives.
• Leverage functional scorecards, metrics, and other vehicles to measure and report performance including supplier performance and value realization.
• Others:
• Manages data integrity within PowerBI, Microsoft Lists, Veeva, GEP Smart, Coupa/Ariba, Oracle/SAP (pricing, vendor master, taxonomy, ASL, supply allocation).
• Support new item creation process, ASL, SCNs, supplier investigations/deviations, and ensures CRs and Deviations are closed on time.
• Effectively execute sourcing process for goods and services, including supplier evaluation, selection and contracting.
• Supports regulatory projects, business continuity management, incident response teams, and CMC/Process Development initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization in the enhancement of functional processes and systems.
• Domestic and International travel <10%.

• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental procurement process knowledge, including contracting, supplier relationship management, market analysis, strategic planning, category value chain, etc. Specific expertise with Ariba and SAP preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, supply chain, or life sciences; MBA/MS desirable, C.P.M. desirable.
• 7+ years strategic procurement experience with extensive knowledge and experience in category management, sourcing, and contract negotiations and supplier management.
• 5+ years in biotech / life sciences industry. Technical and/or sourcing experience in process development and/or drug substance manufacturing preferred.
• Basic understanding of GMP manufacturing processes and regulations
• Strong leadership and communication skills, including solid interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and operate within ambiguous situations, to recognize complex problems, identify solutions and associated risks, and influence others towards problem mitigation/resolution beyond the obvious.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability for contract negotiation planning, execution, and compliance.
• Experience leading and participating on cross-functional and global teams.
• Able to develop solutions to complex problems and ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Exercises independent judgement in methods, techniques, and evaluations criteria for obtaining results.
• Demonstrates influence on overall department objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

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.