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Lead the global software category strategy to align technology investments with R&D and clinical business priorities. Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, supplier relationships, and contract compliance for software and SaaS providers.
Requirements
Requires 5-7 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years specializing in software and IT within the life sciences or biotech industry. Must possess strong negotiation skills and knowledge of GDPR and cybersecurity in technology procurement.
Full job description
Mainz, Germany | full time | Job ID: 11551
Your Role:
The Software Category Lead plays a strategic and operational leadership role within the global procurement organization of an international Life Science company. Operating in a highly dynamic and innovation‑driven environment with a strong focus on oncology research and development, the role ensures that software‑related technology investments, supplier partnerships, and sourcing strategies effectively support scientific, clinical, and operational business priorities. The Software Category Lead aligns business needs with market opportunities, drives category strategy execution, and safeguards compliance, quality, and speed across the entire software procurement lifecycle.
Your Contribution:
Category Strategy Development & Business Partnering
Develop and implement a forward‑looking global software category strategy aligned with R&D, clinical, digital, and enterprise objectives.
Proactively collaborate with business stakeholders to understand evolving scientific and technological needs.
Incorporate market intelligence, innovation trends, and risk assessments.
Sourcing & Negotiation Leadership
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for software solutions.
Conduct commercial and contractual negotiations.
Drive supplier selection based on strategic fit, performance, compliance, and value.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
Manage a diverse supplier ecosystem including SaaS providers and R&D digital platform vendors.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve escalations.
Ensure adequate capacity, redundancy, and resilience.
Contract Lifecycle & Compliance Oversight
Oversee contract lifecycle including renewals, amendments, and change controls.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory expectations, cybersecurity, and data governance.
Maintain accurate master data and category documentation.
Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
Drive improvements in procurement processes, automation, and digital tools.
Support digital transformation and data‑driven decision‑making.
Identify opportunities for cost optimization and innovation.
A Good Match:
5 - 7 years of experience in procurement, category management, or vendor management, including at least 3 years focused on software/IT.
Proven background in enterprise SaaS negotiations, software licensing, cloud solutions, and R&D digital platforms.
Experience working in multinational life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments.
Familiarity with regulated environments and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
Strong strategic sourcing and category management expertise, with the ability to understand scientific and business requirements.
Knowledge of GDPR, cybersecurity, and vendor risk management in software and technology procurement.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with resilience in fast-paced settings.
Strategic, analytical, and data-driven mindset, including market assessment, benchmarking, and informed decision-making.
Your Benefits:
It's our priority to support you:
Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account
Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket
Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
Apply to our Mainz, Germanylocation by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).
Job ID 11551 (please always specify if you have any questions)
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
Our vision is to harness the power of the immune system to develop novel therapies against cancer & infectious diseases.
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate
LinkedIn followers
300,101
Total funding
$2.0B
Biopharmaceutical New Technologies (BioNTech) is a global biotechnology company aspiring to translate science into survival by developing new immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer and infectious diseases.
BioNTech is headquartered in Mainz, Germany, and operates globally with almost 7.000 pioneers. Our work is powered by one mission: Improving the health of people worldwide. We believe that scientific rigor and passion are the driving forces that are essential for innovative progress.
BioNTech was founded in 2008 by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence. At BioNTech, we have been conducting fundamental research of mRNA technologies in the field of individualized cancer medicine for more than a decade. Some of our colleagues, including our co-founders, have been researching and developing mRNA-based vaccines for more than 25 years.
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