Senior Procurement Specialist

Bio-Techne

San Jose, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Biology, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Disease Prevention and Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Futures, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Market Analysis, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Procurement Strategy, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Scientific Research, Sourcing Strategy, Stock Purchase Plans, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing
LOCATION
San Jose, California
POSTED
4 days ago

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range:

$89,300.00 - $146,900.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Procurement Specialist leads more complex procurement activities, providing expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. They mentor junior procurement staff and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support company-wide procurement strategies, contributing to operational efficiency and financial performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories or projects.
  • Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management to maximize value and minimize risk.
  • Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers and coordinate supplier performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders including finance, legal, operations, and engineering.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
  • Mentor and train junior procurement team members.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and systems.
  • Generate detailed procurement reports and provide insights to senior management.
  • Support demand planning and inventory optimization efforts.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPSM, CPP) preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
  • Proven track record of successful negotiation and supplier management.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems and procurement software.
  • Leadership experience or capability to lead cross-functional project teams.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

  • We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

  • We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

  • We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

  • We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging. 

  • We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

  • We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.


Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.


If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact

hr@bio-techne.com

for assistance.

About the Company

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