Category Manager

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe. 
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.
 
Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

The Global Purchasing Organization is responsible for providing agreements with qualified suppliers including the commercial terms. Together with our internal stakeholders, we define the requirements in both quality and quantity of products and services We strive to identify and partner with innovative, high quality and highly reliable supply partners.

Key responsibilities:

-Management and execution of category relevant supplier management and sourcing activities to maximize efficiency, cost savings and reduce liability exposure

-Govern the sourcing agreements with the suppliers, monitor contract performance metrics and SLAs

-Analyze, manage and resolve contract related conflicts between the service provider and QIAGEN

-Provide escalation and arbitration role when needed

-Execution of sourcing decisions for assigned category on regional and local level

-Performance responsibility for assigned category, supply base and contract(s) and its reporting and communication

-Active and adequate support of the global category leader

This role does not include team management.

Position Requirements

- Bachelor’s in economics, trade, logistics or related field.

- Minimum 5-7 years of procurement experience, preferably in indirect materials.

- Previous experience working in regulated environment is a big advantage.

- Very good communication skills in English and Polish

- Good technical understanding in facility management and or production/laboratory equipment.

- SRM knowledge, SAP preferable.

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

We offer:
- Possibility to develop in an international company
- Training and development programs
- Private medical care
- Group Life Insurance
- Multisport card
- Flexible benefits platform
- Language classes
- Pension Scheme (PPE) after 12 months
- Childcare subsidy
- Happy Monday :)
- Friendly atmosphere
- Casual dress code
- Attractive location (Sky Tower)