Lead Procurement Analyst

Piper Companies; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Procurement Analyst in the Durham, NC area for a hybrid role within a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company dedicated to innovative therapies for rare diseases.

Responsibilities include partnering with cross-functional teams, managing supplier relations, and leading sourcing initiatives while optimizing spend and risk. The role requires a strong background in procurement processes and S2P/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field
• 6-8+ years' procurement experience
• Experience with strategic sourcing, RFQs, supplier management, and vendor performance issues
• Experience leading RFI/RFP processes
• Proficiency with Source-to-Pay systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office; understanding of GxP environments
• Negotiation experience with Contract Research Organizations
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in global organizations

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand operational needs and ensure critical services and resources.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners as a trusted planning resource.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle, driving timely execution and process improvements.
• Analyze spending, service performance, and trends to identify opportunities for optimization and risk reduction.
• Support contract and vendor management activities, including negotiations and compliance oversight.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

S2P systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Tools

ERP platforms

Microsoft Office

Source-to-Pay (S2P)

Job description

Piper Companies is currently looking for a Procurement Analyst in the Durham, NC area to work a hybrid role. This Procurement Analyst will join a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company driven by a commitment to providing innovative therapeutic solutions for patients facing rare and complex diseases.

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

Keywords:

Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Performance, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, RFQ, RFI, RFP, Supplier Qualification, Cost Analysis, Spend Analysis, Cost Savings, Procurement Operations, Source-to-Pay (S2P), Purchase Orders, ERP Systems, Supply Chain, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Partnership, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, GxP, CAPEX, Service Agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Supplier Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Commercial Negotiations, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Vendor Selection, Market Analysis, Operational Excellence, Clinical Research Support, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life Sciences.

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