Procurement Associate, Direct Materials

Insulet Corporation • Acton, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Associate supports sourcing and supply management activities for next‑generation product development and advanced R&D initiatives. This role drives sourcing strategies, manages procurement activities (including RFQs), and oversees supplier relationships for complex components across multiple material categories. The position partners closely with cross‑functional teams including Advanced Development, R&D, Supplier Development Engineering, Supplier Quality, Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, economics, business, or mathematics, plus 0–2 years of professional experience (procurement, supply chain or finance preferred).
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Supplier management and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with cost modeling and commodity‑specific methodologies.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (medical devices preferred).
• Background in engineering, business, manufacturing, or procurement.
• Lean manufacturing experience (Green Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; manage supply base and lead complex negotiations.
• Develop regionally diversified, resilient supply strategies to optimize cost, mitigate risk (including sub‑tier), and ensure capacity for growth.
• Drive early supplier involvement and innovation focused on DFM, DFA, and cost‑efficient design.
• Manage Quarterly CBOM processes for assigned programs.
• Provide cost estimates for component parts and sub-assemblies throughout the development cycle.
• Ensure consistent implementation of contracts and agreements.
• Monitor supplier and internal performance against contracts, benchmarks, and historical baselines.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for senior management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess market trends and emerging technologies; recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Lead or support RFI/RFP preparation and evaluation.
• Track and report key performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional employee wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level