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Category Manager- SOW Review and Negotiation

San Rafael, CA 94901

Posted: 09/24/2025 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Procurement Job Number: 12369 Pay Rate: $50.00 - $55.00 Remote Friendly: remote

Job Description

Our client focuses on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases.

Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Category Manager to oversee the review and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs) under (USD)100K. This role is critical to ensuring that SOW terms align with Legal's annotated clause guidance and the company sourcing policies. The successful candidate will serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders and suppliers, managing approximately 2,400 SOWs annually. The Category Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to negotiate terms, drive compliance, and deliver value to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • SOW Review and Negotiation:
    • Review and negotiate SOWs in accordance with Legal’s annotated clause guidance.
    • Ensure compliance with BioMarin’s sourcing policies, including competitive bidding and preferred supplier utilization.
    • Identify and mitigate risks within contract terms and conditions.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration:
    • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand project scopes and requirements.
    • Provide consultation on SOW structuring to align with organizational objectives.
  • Supplier Engagement:
    • Act as the primary liaison with suppliers during SOW negotiations.
    • Resolve disutes and align on favorable terms.
  • Process Management and Reporting
    • Manage a streamlined review process to handle high volumes effciently.
    • Maintain detailed records of negotiations and final agreements.
    • Track metrics related to SOW turnaround times and compliance, contributing to KPI dashboards.

Job Requirements

Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of procurement systems (e.g Coupa, Ariba, Icertis) and contract management processes.
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset and proficiency in interpreting and applying legal and sourcing guidelines.
  • Excellent organizational and miltitasking abilities to manage high volumes of contracts. 
  • Detail- oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contract negotiation, or a related domain.

Meet Your Recruiter

Lisa Weiss
Senior Recruiter, Account Manager

As a Recruiter at Compass, Lisa has a long history of working with candidates in many different industries. Lisa was drawn to the life science industry because she feels her best work is done when she’s connecting candidates to jobs that make a big impact on the world.

Lisa is passionate about her candidates and feels most rewarded when she helps them land their dream job. She will walk you through the opportunities and guide you so that you can share your best self to the employer.

When Lisa isn’t working, she enjoys fitness, travel, and spending time with her husband and two children.  And yes, if her voice sounds familiar to you it’s because she’s a famous voice over star.

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