Senior Procurement Associate
athenahealth•Boston, MA
•$77,000 - $131,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Athena is seeking an innovative procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor partnerships. Based in Brighton, MA with a hybrid work arrangement, this role focuses on executing data-driven procurement strategies and risk mitigation to secure quality goods and services at optimal cost. The Senior Associate, Procurement will report directly to the Director, Procurement.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business preferred.
- A minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, or Source-to-Pay processes.
- Proven track record in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
- Advanced knowledge of procurement industry cost structures, drivers, and related analytic tools.
- Demonstrated strong financial analytic acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute indirect category sourcing strategies based on comprehensive spend analysis.
- Analyze and translate spend data into actionable category plans that enhance ROI and bottom-line performance.
- Cultivate and maintain trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendor partners to ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Negotiate vendor contracts to secure favorable terms while reducing third-party cost and mitigating risk.
- Establish and monitor performance metrics for vendor management and procurement process efficiency.
- Lead sourcing events, such as RFx initiatives, to optimize terms and drive strategic cost savings.
- Provide regular updates and detailed reports on procurement metrics to leadership and relevant business units.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement processes and systems.
- Support the integration and effective usage of procurement toolsets for spend analysis and source-to-pay management.
- Assist with market evaluations, tracking commodity trends and price movements to uncover alternative sources of supply.
Benefits
- health and financial benefits
- commuter support
- employee assistance programs
- tuition assistance
- employee resource groups
- collaborative workspaces
- flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
