Procurement Lead — Oracle ERP & Cost Optimization

Abcam; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, seeks an Operational Procurement Manager to manage procurement needs using Oracle for sites in UK & USA, based in Waltham. You will lead a small team and drive data quality, cycle times, and automation within procurement.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, 3+ years in leadership, and Oracle ERP experience. Travel to UK/US may be required; a professional procurement certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business-related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years experience in procurement.
• At least 3 years in a leadership/people-management role.
• 3+ years hands-on procurement with Oracle ERP.
• Proven SRM and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement execution within Oracle, including requisitions, PO management, supplier master data, catalogues and reporting.
• Lead ERP enhancements and resolution of procurement incidents.
• Control and improve day-to-day cost performance, identify cost pressures, support negotiations and deliver savings.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with Quality policies, SOPs and audit requirements; act as first-line control owner.
• Lead and coach Operational Procurement Coordinators for consistent execution.
• Own supplier risk and sustainability processes at site level, monitor supplier risk alerts, and escalate material risks.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle ERP systems

BI/Reporting tools

Job description

Abcam, a Danaher operating company, seeks an Operational Procurement Manager to manage procurement needs using Oracle for sites in UK & USA, based in Waltham. You will lead a small team and drive data quality, cycle times, and automation within procurement.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, 3+ years in leadership, and Oracle ERP experience. Travel to UK/US may be required; a professional procurement certification is preferred.