Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement

Aston Carter•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$38 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

Roche Diagnostics is seeking a Project Support Specialist to support Direct Procurement Operations in Indianapolis. This role will play a critical part in facilitating Roche’s transition to a new SAP ERP system, with a primary focus on master data cleansing, migration, and project execution to ensure a seamless system rollout. In addition to project support responsibilities, this role will contribute to operational procurement activities, including supplier management, sourcing initiatives, cost savings efforts, and continuous improvement programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a data‑driven, cross‑functional environment and has experience supporting large‑scale system or process transformations within Life Sciences or regulated industries.

Requirements

University degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
3+ years of procurement experience, including:
Basic contracting
Business enterprise systems
Spot buying
Hands‑on experience with:
Enterprise systems
Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) tools
eSourcing platforms
Strong ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision‑making
Ability to identify risks and evaluate assumptions supporting recommendations
Capable of independently developing and executing negotiation strategies; may require guidance for highly complex negotiations
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into clear procurement requirements
Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to tailor communications appropriately with minimal supervision
Comfortable contributing to meetings, presentations, and team briefings; able to ask thoughtful questions to gather information
High proficiency in business enterprise tools and a strong understanding of the end‑to‑end procurement process
SAP experience required

Nice To Haves

Post‑graduate business qualification
Experience supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
Experience or exposure to operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience within Life Sciences, Diagnostics, or regulated environments

Responsibilities

Execute Direct Procurement Operations activities supporting Roche Diagnostics Indianapolis
Serve as a Project Support Specialist for SAP ERP implementation, including: Master data cleansing and migration activities
Supporting defined project workstreams and milestones
Managing and maintaining technical and project documentation
Collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure successful system integration and adoption
Support Operational Procurement activities as needed, including: Supplier management and escalation support
Sourcing initiatives and spot buying
Cost reduction and value improvement programs
Continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives