Procurement Operations Specialist

Russell Tobin; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company to identify a Procurement Operations Specialist for an opportunity in Durham, NC or Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on managing contract lifecycles, P2P processes, and external workforce programs, with a strong emphasis on analytics and stakeholder collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in pharma or related fields, with hands-on CLM, PO administration, and experience in Oracle iProcurement, Coupa,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in pharma, biotechnology, finance, procurement, or related industry.
• Experience with CLM, P2P processes, and PO administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle: creation, approvals, execution, renewals, amendments, termination.
• Oversee P2P activities: requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, invoice coordination, PO closeout.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage external workforce processes: SOW creation, approvals, renewals, extensions.
• Maintain accurate contract records, budget trackers, and audit documentation.
• Track and report operational metrics, SLAs, cycle times, and compliance.
• Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Handle procurement intake requests and confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau/Power BI

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Operations or related field

Tools

Oracle iProcurement

Coupa

Fieldglass

Job description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company to identify a Procurement Operations Specialist for an opportunity in Durham, NC or Cambridge, MA.

Pay rate range

$60-$75/hr. (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including creation, approvals, execution, renewals, amendments, and termination.
• Oversee P2P activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, invoice coordination, and PO closeout.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Manage external workforce processes, including Statement of Work (SOW) creation, approvals, renewals, and extensions.
• Maintain accurate contract records, budget trackers, and audit documentation.
• Track and report operational metrics, SLAs, cycle times, and compliance.
• Drive process improvements, streamline workflows, and ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage procurement intake requests and handle confidential business information with discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, finance, procurement, or a related industry.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM), P2P processes, and purchase order administration.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle iProcurement and Coupa; Fieldglass experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and maintain confidentiality.
• Location: Durham, NC or Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)
• Position Type: 12 months contract

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PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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