Procurement Analyst - 175940

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies in Durham, NC is seeking a seasoned Procurement Analyst for a hybrid role within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will partner with cross-functional teams to understand operational needs and ensure critical services and resources are available to support key business initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Business and 6–8+ years of procurement experience, with expertise in strategic sourcing, RFQs, supplier management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand operational needs and ensure resources for key initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

RFQs

Supplier management

Vendor performance issues

RFI/RFP processes

S2P systems

ERP platforms

Microsoft Office

GxP understanding

Contract negotiation

Multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Source-to-Pay systems

ERP platforms

Microsoft Office

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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