Hybrid Strategic Procurement Lead

athenahealth; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Athenahealth is seeking a Senior Associate, Procurement to lead indirect category sourcing, spend analysis, and vendor partnerships. This role targets data-driven strategies, risk mitigation, and cost optimization within a hybrid setup based in Brighton, MA.

You will negotiate contracts, establish metrics, run RFx events, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver value and ensure compliant procurement practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in Procurement, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, or Source-to-Pay processes.
• Proven track record in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement cost structures, drivers, and analytics tools.
• Strong financial analytic acumen with ability to translate data into insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute indirect category sourcing strategies based on spend analysis.
• Analyze and translate spend data into actionable category plans that enhance ROI and bottom-line performance.
• Cultivate and maintain trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendor partners.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to secure favorable terms while reducing third-party cost and mitigating risk.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics for vendor management and procurement process efficiency.
• Lead sourcing events, such as RFx initiatives, to optimize terms and drive strategic cost savings.
• Provide regular updates and detailed reports on procurement metrics to leadership and relevant business units.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement processes and systems.
• Support the integration and effective usage of procurement toolsets for spend analysis and source-to-pay management.
• Assist with market evaluations, tracking commodity trends and price movements to uncover alternative sources of supply.

Skills

Procurement

Spend Analysis

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Relationships

Contract Negotiation

Financial Analytics

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Athenahealth is seeking a Senior Associate, Procurement to lead indirect category sourcing, spend analysis, and vendor partnerships. This role targets data-driven strategies, risk mitigation, and cost optimization within a hybrid setup based in Brighton, MA.

You will negotiate contracts, establish metrics, run RFx events, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver value and ensure compliant procurement practices across the organization.