Category Management Analyst (Hybrid - Life Sciences/Biotechnology/CRO)

Our client, a worldleader in biotechnology and gene therapy, is looking for an “CategoryManagement Analyst” based out of Foster City, CA(Hybrid).

Job Duration: LongTerm Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $50/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental,Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Seeking a CategoryManagement Analyst to support procurement strategy and sourcing activitiesacross Research & Product Development categories, including researchservices, CROs, chemicals, reagents, lab supplies, and laboratory equipment.This role will partner with Category Managers to analyze spend data, generatemarket insights, support supplier management, and drive sourcing initiativesthat optimize cost, quality, service, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market trends to support category strategies.
• Develop category profiles, supplier segmentation, and sourcing recommendations.
• Support sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, negotiations) and track project execution.
• Maintain supplier data, contracts, performance metrics, and procurement dashboards.
• Partner with Category Managers, scientists, lab operations, and finance teams to support procurement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and process improvements.
• Drive procurement best practices, catalog enablement, SOPs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or procurement analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel, Power BI, or similar data analysis tools.
• Experience working with large datasets, spend analysis, and supplier performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

PreferredQualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or laboratory procurement.
• Knowledge of CRO/research services sourcing, laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents, or scientific equipment.
• Familiarity with supplier management, category management, and strategic sourcing processes.

If interested, pleasesend us your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com

akansha@dawarconsulting.com