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Corden Pharma - A Full-Service CDMO · 1 week ago

Category Buyer - Indirect Spend

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$81K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

Corden Pharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products. The Category Buyer is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement and category management activities for assigned spend categories, driving strategic sourcing, supplier lifecycle management, and cost optimization while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

BiotechnologyManufacturingPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve category management and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, operational needs, and regulatory requirements

Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for assigned categories, including sourcing events, supplier selection, contracting, and purchase execution

Lead supplier identification, qualification, evaluation, and ongoing performance management

Conduct and lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, contractual terms, service levels, and risk mitigation strategies

Ensure continuity of supply through proactive supplier management, dual sourcing strategies, and contingency planning

Partner with internal stakeholders (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Finance) to translate demand, technical specifications, and compliance requirements into sourcing strategies

Perform market intelligence, cost modeling, and benchmarking to identify cost reduction, value creation, and innovation opportunities

Manage category spending, budgets, and savings initiatives, including tracking and reporting procurement KPIs

Monitor supplier performance, address non-performance or compliance issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, GMP, and applicable regulatory standards

Maintain accurate and audit-ready procurement records, including contracts, supplier documentation, and purchasing data within procurement systems

Contribute to broader strategic procurement initiatives, process improvements, and cross-functional projects

Qualification

Procurement experienceCategory managementData analyticsGMP complianceSupplier managementContract negotiationPower BISQLMicrosoft OfficeProject managementCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Data/Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field

Five years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid- to large multinational company

Strong data analytics capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex procurement data and extract actionable procurement insights

Familiarity with FDA, EMA, ICH Q10, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to apply and understand logical principles as they apply to analytics and business requests

Strong background in business intelligence, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and a thorough understanding of GMP and regulatory compliance frameworks

Technical & Analytical Skills

Proficient with BI and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, Smartsheet)

Advanced SQL and data modeling capabilities

Experience with data extraction from a variety of GMP systems such as: SAP, Oracle, LabWare, Sample Manager, TrackWise, Master Control, Veeva

Familiarity with KPIs (DIO, OTIF, OEE, yield, lead time, release time)

Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and data integrity principles

Knowledge of validation processes (CSV) and when/how BI tools are qualified in a regulated environment

Experience supporting regulatory inspections and responding to data-related audit findings

Ability to communicate technical data to non-technical GMP stakeholders

Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills

Experience managing cross-functional projects and/or leading technical teams

Excellent computer skills Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc

Preferred

Master's Degree (MBA, Data Analytics, or related scientific field) preferred

Category or business engagement experience preferred, with 3 years in a GMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing or life sciences environment

Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP), GAMP 5 or equivalent GxP training certification, PMP or Agile/Scrum certification (for project-based work)