| Location | Durham, NC |
Responsibilities: for the Procurement Analyst: Partner with cross-functional teams to understand operational needs and help ensure critical services and resources are available to support key business initiatives. Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, serving as a trusted resource for planning, coordination, and performance management. Lead projects through the full lifecycle, helping drive timely execution, process improvements, cost efficiencies, and overall business effectiveness. Analyze spending, service performance, and operational trends to identify opportunities for optimization, risk reduction, and strategic decision-making. Support contract and vendor management activities, including negotiations, compliance oversight, and ongoing performance reviews to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Qualifications: for the Procurement Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field 6-8+ years' experience in procurement depending on education Experience with strategic sourcing, RFQs, supplier management, and identifying/resolving vendor performance issues. Experience leading Request for Information and Request for Proposal processes Proficiency with Source-to-Pay systems, ERP platforms, Microsoft Office, and a general understanding of GxP environments. Negotiation experience with Contract Research Organizations Proven success managing multiple projects, driving sourcing initiatives, and delivering results within complex global organizations. Compensation: for the Procurement Analyst: Salary Range: $105,000-140,000 based on professional experience Includes 20% annual bonus and equity Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays