Senior Procurement Associate
Core
Execute data-driven procurement strategies and risk mitigation to secure quality goods and services at optimal cost for athenahealth.
Role type
Senior IC procurement associate (strategic sourcing)
Builds
Indirect category sourcing strategies, vendor contracts, and spend analysis plans
Domain
Healthcare + Procurement/Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, spend analysis, contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, risk mitigation, financial analytics, RFx management, market evaluation
Preferred skills
Undergraduate degree in Procurement/Supply Chain/Finance/Business, 4+ years experience in procurement/sourcing, knowledge of procurement cost structures, proficiency in procurement toolsets
Technologies
Procurement toolsets, source-to-pay systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute indirect category sourcing strategies based on spend analysis; Negotiate vendor contracts to secure favorable terms and reduce costs; Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors; Lead sourcing events and RFx initiatives; Monitor vendor performance metrics; Provide reports on procurement metrics to leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC