Procurement Analyst

Job Title: Procurement Analyst

Duration: 12 months

Location: Devens, MA

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced contractor to support the Direct Materials Sourcing initiatives and the implementation of a new ERP system (SAP) at multiple company sites. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful migration from Oracle to SAP, focusing on transactional procurement data and processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of SAP, sourcing, and SAP migrations, along with a strong attention to detail and time management skills. This role will report to the Devens Associate Director, Cell Therapy Site Procurement Lead and can be based at one of the Cell Therapy Facilities (support for both East and West Coast Time Zones is required).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Process Transactional Lead: Serve as the transactional Sourcing Process Data Lead and SAP Subject Matter Expert and drive best-in-class business processes and acumen for successful ERP implementation.
• Consulting and Escalation Support: Act as the SAP Procurement and ASL Champion, providing consulting and escalation support.
• Training: Train Site Procurement Teams and Stakeholders on SAP Procurement activities to ensure accurate execution of Procurement processes.
• Program Sessions: Attend all Project program sessions as transactional Subject Matter Expert. Ensure all Procurement timelines and milestones are met.
• Consistency in Processes: Ensure consistent site and global transactional ways of working through the entire migration process for all Procurement related activities.
• Data Migration Support: Provide transactional support in reviewing data from one ERP System to the other. Ensure data compliance and accuracy between both systems and remediate any discrepancies that are found.
• Procurement Data Ownership: Ensure consistent alignment on sourcing strategy, including lead times, pricing, vendor IDs, UPOM, AUOM, etc.
• DCT Verification and Validation: Create, validate, and support Site Procurement Data Files (DCTs) (e.g., alternate unit of measure, Lead times, pricing, purchasing standards, Contracts, Purchasing Information Records, Source List, etc.) in support of simulated to Production data Loads.
• Data Testing: Complete all required user acceptance testing for data migration with a focus on the SAP Approved Supplier Lists, Outline Agreements, Source Lists, and Purchasing Info Records.
• Cutover Planning and Post Go-Live Support: Support all cutover planning from Oracle to SAP and all post go-live activities.
• Vendor Setup: Manage vendor setup from one ERP System to another ERP Systems (i.e., Oracle to SAP).
• Dual Sourcing Setup: When applicable, update and maintain the material dual sourcing strategy and Vendor Maintenance.
• Approved Supplier List and Material Qualification Support: Provide support for Approved Supplier List DCTs, material qualification, and transaction updates in the ASL.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 -5 years of multi-disciplined procurement experience.
• Experience with direct procurement preferred.
• Preferred experience in a technical, operational, or business role within the relevant industry.
• Prior cGMP experience in biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and/or medical device industry is highly preferred.
• Experience in SAP implementation and deployment in Procurement & Supply Planning is highly preferred.
• Strong Proficiency with SAP and/or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience using Infinity desired.
• Demonstrated independence with minimal supervision from senior management.
• Essential Experience and Behaviors:
• Relevant industry certifications (CPM/CPSM/CSCP/CPIM) are preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally as a critical member of Project Team.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to communicate at multiple levels within the company.
• Proactive, creative, and analytic approach to continuous improvement in procurement services.
• Demonstrated high degree of independence, requiring minimal supervision from senior management.About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
  
  

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

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