Procurement Specialist

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Site Procurement Analyst to partner with the Associate Director to support direct and indirect procurement at the Ayer, MA site.

You will lead sourcing activities, manage supplier contracts, and ensure compliant, continuous supply across manufacturing operations. The role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with experience in regulated environments and SAP/Ariba proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 7-10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Planning, or related functions.
• Experience supporting Direct Materials, Indirect Procurement, and Capital in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or comparable regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, contracting, procurement operations, and supply continuity planning.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, contract management systems (iCertis preferred), and procurement analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Security, Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and cGMP requirements.
• Ensure continuity of supply across direct materials, indirect materials, services, and capital requirements.
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFx, evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Negotiate and manage Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, Letters of Intent, and other commercial agreements.
• Support procurement activities across indirect categories (Facilities, Engineering, IT, etc.).
• Partner with Global Category Leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Drive supplier performance, relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a procurement escalation point for supply disruptions and risks.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and supplier diversity.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and site readiness activities.
• Manage SAP master data (ASL, Source Lists, POS, Outline Agreements, lead times).
• Participate in material standardization and sourcing initiatives to improve inventory and resilience.
• Support PPV analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with Finance.
• Assist procure-to-pay activities including onboarding, invoice resolution, and compliance.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Excel

ARIBA

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

iCertis

Procurement Analytics Tools

MS Office

Job description

• This position will report to the Associate Director, Site Procurement Lead, and serve as a key Procurement partner for the site, providing support across both Direct Materials and Indirect Procurement activities.
• The role will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to support sourcing initiatives, supplier management, contracting activities, and broader site procurement priorities.
• The Site Procurement Analyst will maintain strong alignment with site and network strategies and initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Facilities, Technical Services, and Global Category Management.
• The role requires the ability to balance tactical execution with strategic sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced cGMP environment.
• This business-critical role will support on-site manufacturing operational continuity and requires a strong ability to manage multiple, shifting priorities on a daily basis with minimal guidance.
• The role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. There will be a focus on solving complex issues with a broad perspective - presenting data, conclusions, and best practices in multiple forums at site and network levels.

Key Responsibilities

• This position must comply with all Security guidelines, Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, Training and the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) required by the job function.
• Ensure compliance with all Security guidelines, Environmental, Health and Safety regulations, training requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) applicable to the role.
• Ensure continuity of supply across direct materials, indirect materials, services, and capital requirements supporting Cell Therapy, Biologics, and Development operations.
• Lead sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Negotiate and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Letters of Intent (LOIs), and other commercial agreements.
• Support Procurement activities across indirect categories, including Facilities, Engineering, Capital Projects, Equipment, Technical Services, IT, Automation, HR, and Professional Services.
• Partner with Global Category Leaders to develop and execute sourcing strategies that support site and global requirements and business objectives.
• Drive supplier performance and relationship management, including supplier business reviews, performance improvement plans, continuous improvement, and supplier innovation initiatives.
• Serve as a key Procurement escalation point for supply disruptions, supplier performance issues, and business continuity risks, driving proactive supplier engagement and timely issue resolution.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings, value creation, supplier diversity, and operational efficiency.
• Support supplier and material qualification, supplier onboarding, and related site readiness activities.
• Manage Procurement SAP master data, including Approved Supplier Lists (ASL), Source Lists, Purchasing Info Records, Outline Agreements, and lead times.
• Participate in material standardization and sourcing initiatives to improve inventory optimization, supply resilience, continuity of supply, and risk mitigation across the network.
• Support PPV analysis, budgeting, forecasting, standard cost analysis, inventory optimization, and financial planning in partnership with Finance and Global Procurement.
• Support procure-to-pay activities, including supplier onboarding, invoice resolution, purchasing compliance, and related transactional requirements.
• Provide Procurement guidance and training to site stakeholders on purchasing systems, sourcing processes, contracting requirements, and Procurement policies.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, Procurement policies, internal controls, audit expectations, and applicable governance requirements.
• Support business continuity planning, supplier risk management, PRAM/TPRM requirements, and inspection readiness activities.
• Maintain accurate Procurement documentation, records, and reporting to support compliance, audit readiness, and governance.
• Monitor, analyze, and report Procurement KPIs, including supplier performance, cost savings, value beyond savings, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Site Leadership to support strategic priorities and operational objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Planning, or related functions.
• Experience supporting both Direct Materials and Indirect Procurement and Capital in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or comparable regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, contracting, procurement operations, and supply continuity planning.
• Experience with SAP, Ariba, contract management systems (iCertis preferred), and procurement analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred (ex. yellow, green, blackbelt).
• Possess exceptional communication skills and be able to communicate to multiple levels within the company and at suppliers.
• Previous experience collaborating cross-functionally and a continuous improvement approach to change.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience using ARIBA desired.