Senior Procurement Specialist

**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 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. **Job Responsibilities** * 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. **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.** _**This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). 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**_ [_**[email protected]**_](mailto:[email protected]) _**for assistance.**_