Category Buyer, Plastics & Contract Manufacturing
Full-time
Description
<div><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>Overview</span><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span>At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>We’re</span><span> dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, </span><span>we've</span><span> grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. </span><span>We’re</span><span> always striving to </span><span>identify</span><span> talented individuals to join our exceptional teams.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span> </span></span><br /><span><span>We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and </span><span>we're</span><span> just getting started. If </span><span>you're</span><span> someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Join us, grow with us, and together, </span><span>let's</span><span> shape the future of biological discovery.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><p> </p><p></p><div><h2><b>About the opportunity</b></h2><div>As a Category Buyer for Plastics and Contract Manufacturing, you take ownership of your supplier and product portfolio and ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable supply. In this role, you contribute to category strategies, manage supplier performance, and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to support operational and strategic procurement goals.</div><div></div><p></p><div><h2><b>Your tasks include</b></h2><ul><li>Prepare purchasing plans for direct materials and services to secure timely supply.</li><li>Follow and enforce QIAGEN’s procurement policies, procedures, and compliance standards.</li><li>Review, compare, analyze, and approve products and services aligned with category strategy.</li><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement and category strategies.</li><li>Take full ownership of your portfolio and make decisions for routine procurement activities.</li><li>Manage and negotiate supplier relationships, pricing agreements, and contract modifications.</li><li>Conduct market research, analyze cost structures, and report outcomes based on KPIs.</li></ul><p></p><div><h2><b>Your profile</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.</li><li>At least 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, project management, or supply chain.</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence stakeholders at different levels.</li><li>Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities and proactive decision‑making.</li><li>Ability to build strong internal and external partnerships.</li><li>SAP knowledge is preferred.</li></ul></div><p></p></div></div><p></p><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>What we offer</span><span> </span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WGS0">Bonus/Commission </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Local benefits </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Referral Program </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Volunteer Day </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Internal Academy (</span><span>QIALearn</span><span>) </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Employee Assistance Program </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Hybrid work (conditional to your role)</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. </span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"><span> </span></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><span><span>QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.</span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div>