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General Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and detail-oriented candidate with hands-on expertise in vendor master data management and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes using Ariba and/or SAP. This is an independent role reporting directly to the Director of Global Procurement Operations based in the US. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient procurement P2P processes and effective vendor onboarding to support business functions across multiple regions.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience with SAP and/or Ariba for vendor master data creation and maintenance, as well as P2P process management.

Essential Functions of the Job:

+ **Vendor Onboarding** : Work on the onboarding of new vendors and ensure accurate maintenance of vendor data. Confirm that all necessary documentation and compliance requirements are met while ensuring alignment with global standards. Work to improve the quality, automation, and operational excellence of vendor master data maintenance, supporting downstream purchasing activities. Ensure local vendor master data processes are aligned with global standardization.

+ **Procurement Operations:** Serve as the point of contact for the America region including LATAM to resolve procurement P2P escalation, including but not limited to review or approve purchase requisitions, provide guidance on all P2P related questions from purchase requisitions to receiving.

+ **Cross-Functional Support:** Collaborate with various business functions such as Commercial, R&D, Finance, Procurement, Corporate, Accounting, and IT to understand and meet procurement needs. Develop and deliver user training as necessary to ensure teams are aligned with procurement processes.

+ **Compliance and Risk Management:** Partner with business functions to ensure vendor onboarding and procurement P2P activities comply with internal policies and external regulations, including but not limited to assess and mitigate risks associated with vendor onboarding and procurement operations.

+ **Process Improvement:** Work with Procurement Operations leaders to identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in vendor onboarding and procurement operations.

+ **Business Partnership Management:** Maintain strong relationships with vendors and business liaisons/key stakeholders to address any vendor data or onboarding issues or concerns promptly.

Education Required:

+ Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Qualifications:

+ BA/BS with 5 + years of overall experience.

+ 2 plus years of experience with procurement processes, vendor onboarding, vendor master data.

+ Agile and able to adapt to changes quickly, especially in fast-growing environments.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a multinational company.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail

+ Proficiency in one or more additional languages to English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, or Chinese is preferred.

Location:

+ This role will have EST work focus hours. An EST location or a CDT/MST/PST location that can work EST hours is required. lf an individual is located near one of our offices in Cambridge, MA; Hopewell, NJ; or San Carlos, CA one or two days in the office would also be preferred.

Computer Skills:

+ Proficient in Ariba and/or SAP, SharePoint, and advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Travel:

+ None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.