Procurement Operations Analyst

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and serve as a subject matter expert for procurement workflows and ERP purchasing processes.
• Independently assess and resolve complex purchasing issues, interpret policies, evaluate exceptions, and recommend solutions or escalation.
• Create, review, and process ERP purchase requisitions; ensure descriptions, account coding, documentation, and approvals are complete.
• Obtain quotations, statements of work, and other procurement documentation from requesters.
• Monitor requisition and purchase order status, and follow up on outstanding requisitions, orders, and receipts.
• Assist with vendor onboarding and vendor record maintenance; advise internal departments on purchasing policies and procedures.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and purchase order issues with Accounts Payable.
• Maintain procurement records and reporting; ensure compliance with policies, approval matrices, and internal controls.
• Support audits, month-end accrual processes, and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least two years of purchasing, procurement, accounts payable, or procure-to-pay operations experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
• Strong understanding of purchase requisition and purchase order workflows.
• Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of contract review and vendor onboarding processes; understanding of procurement compliance and internal controls.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications; strong commitment to ethical standards.

Work arrangement

• Role is based at the Waltham, Massachusetts headquarters.
• Office-based employees are required to work in the office three days per week.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary range is USD 82,000–100,000 yearly; the description says compensation is commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include pay and stock options, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid parental leave, disability and life coverage, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plan, vacation, holidays, and wellness programs.