Digital Technology and AI (DTA) & Professional Services Category Manager
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
August 31, 2026
Remote friendly (San Rafael, CA)
United States
$108,800 - $149,600 USD yearly
IT
Role Scope/Responsibilities:
- Execute best-in-class procurement strategies; support category leaders; foster stakeholder relationships; promote innovation and process improvement.
- Develop and execute category strategies in Information Technology, Professional Services & Data (SaaS, Services, AI, Professional Services).
- Align IT strategies with functions requiring outside firms; collaborate with category leaders to ensure high-quality support.
- Strategic planning and sourcing/category strategy development aligned to company goals.
- Manage supplier relationships and optimize performance; support business plans with strategic suppliers.
- Lead/handle complex negotiations aligned with operational and business objectives.
- Track measurable outcomes via SLAs/KPIs; build a roadmap for future opportunities.
- Contribute to Source-to-Pay transformation initiatives (process/technology input).
- Ensure compliance with policies/procedures; work with Quality team and support internal audit as needed.
Skills Required/Preferred:
- Procurement sourcing/category strategy experience end-to-end.
- Risk assessment/mitigation for supplier categories.
- Experience managing suppliers and complex IT contract negotiations (SaaS, AI).
- Results-driven; strong written/verbal communication; comfortable cross-functionally.
- Procurement technology experience; preference for Ariba/SAP and Icertis.
- Strong analytics (spend data, dashboards, market/supplier analysis).
- Use of AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field (MBA/post-grad a plus).
- 5+ years in Procurement, Sourcing, or IT-related roles.
- Familiarity with sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review (Ariba/SAP a plus).
- Manager-level experience in procurement; exposure to global operations or pharmaceutical sector.
- Basic understanding of IT contract types/channels; knowledge of contracting processes and finance basics (e.g., cost benchmarking, basic supplier audits).
- Ability to align procurement activities with business priorities; assess implementation risks; experience in matrixed environments.
- Periodic travel to BioMarin sites and supplier locations.
Note: Relocation is available.
Application instructions: Not provided.
- Execute best-in-class procurement strategies; support category leaders; foster stakeholder relationships; promote innovation and process improvement.
- Develop and execute category strategies in Information Technology, Professional Services & Data (SaaS, Services, AI, Professional Services).
- Align IT strategies with functions requiring outside firms; collaborate with category leaders to ensure high-quality support.
- Strategic planning and sourcing/category strategy development aligned to company goals.
- Manage supplier relationships and optimize performance; support business plans with strategic suppliers.
- Lead/handle complex negotiations aligned with operational and business objectives.
- Track measurable outcomes via SLAs/KPIs; build a roadmap for future opportunities.
- Contribute to Source-to-Pay transformation initiatives (process/technology input).
- Ensure compliance with policies/procedures; work with Quality team and support internal audit as needed.
Skills Required/Preferred:
- Procurement sourcing/category strategy experience end-to-end.
- Risk assessment/mitigation for supplier categories.
- Experience managing suppliers and complex IT contract negotiations (SaaS, AI).
- Results-driven; strong written/verbal communication; comfortable cross-functionally.
- Procurement technology experience; preference for Ariba/SAP and Icertis.
- Strong analytics (spend data, dashboards, market/supplier analysis).
- Use of AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field (MBA/post-grad a plus).
- 5+ years in Procurement, Sourcing, or IT-related roles.
- Familiarity with sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review (Ariba/SAP a plus).
- Manager-level experience in procurement; exposure to global operations or pharmaceutical sector.
- Basic understanding of IT contract types/channels; knowledge of contracting processes and finance basics (e.g., cost benchmarking, basic supplier audits).
- Ability to align procurement activities with business priorities; assess implementation risks; experience in matrixed environments.
- Periodic travel to BioMarin sites and supplier locations.
Note: Relocation is available.
Application instructions: Not provided.