Hybrid Procurement Specialist, Data Analyst, Support

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Procurement Specialist providing operational support in Global Capital Procurement team. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive success of capital projects.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as SME to the team and partners for all deployed Ariba modules, troubleshooting errors related to purchase orders, contracts, e-sourcing, and procure-to-pay processes
  • Provide comprehensive support for Ariba issues, inquiries, order routing, and RFP activities including training and vendor issue resolution
  • Monitor and manage procurement queues, review purchase orders, change orders and marketplace purchases, assist suppliers with PO and invoicing issues, manage expedited payment requirements per regulatory requirements
  • Process purchase orders for contractors, support teams with time entry into CATS, troubleshoot system issues as needed
  • Provide support for emerging tools including project databases, Power BI dashboards, and digitized procurement processes; Represent the GCP team in future SAP module implementations and other system changes
  • Update and maintain dashboards for monthly reviews, act as gate keeper on savings and coordinate entries into Ariba across teams and regions, manage reporting tier-1 and tier-2 impact spend, maintain GCP project tracker
  • Conduct data mining and data conditioning for the teams, build ad-hoc reports with data extracted from existing systems, identify reporting gaps and develop and drive action plans
  • Help generate and maintain budget reports on actuals and forecast for procurement activities (contractor, travel expenses)
  • Help team members in keeping guidelines and standards up to date, manage MEDS uploads and process database, drive schedule for process verification, action plan development, and guideline updates
  • Support the teams in understanding policy changes and updating working standards and guidelines
  • Provide support for Corporate audits and other compliance inquiries
  • Facilitate weekly tactical calls with SPOCs and category teams as needed
  • Support new employee onboarding processes, facilitate onboarding of contractors
  • Provide SPOC backup support during absence

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain procurement, business administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CIPS) (desirable)
  • 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or related business operations
  • Strong proficiency in SAP Ariba platform and modules
  • Experience with Qlik, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools
  • Experience in process continuous improvement, project management and contract management
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical or life sciences industry and Capital projects procurement practices
  • Comprehensive knowledge of procurement practices, contract management, strategic sourcing, category management, and capital project lifecycle processes
  • Advanced proficiency in procurement software (SAP/Ariba platforms), ERP systems, MS Office Suite with advanced Excel capabilities, and digital collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint, Power BI)
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, reporting, KPI measurement, and supplier performance evaluation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex topics to diverse internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and industry organizations
  • Proven ability to work effectively across departments, regions, and time zones while influencing cross-functional leaders and supporting global teams
  • Ability to understand complex procurement processes, drive continuous improvement, and optimize workflows for efficiency gains
  • Capability to challenge current processes, solve complex problems, drive transformational changes, and lead improvement initiatives
  • Flexibility to navigate dynamic, fast-paced environments with changing priorities while maintaining a customer service mindset
  • High level of detail-orientation with strong organizational skills and ability to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes
  • Understanding of diversity/economic inclusion, environmental sustainability concepts, regulations, and industry best practices (desirable)

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
  • retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • paid holidays
  • vacation
  • compassionate and sick days

Job title

Procurement Specialist, Data Analyst, Support

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$77,700 - $122,300 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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