R&D Procurement Analyst: Data Analytics & Sourcing Support

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks a procurement analyst to support R&D spend analysis, supplier insights, and sourcing activities. You will analyze data, assist RFx processes, and help maintain cost, performance, and efficiency improvements across procurement teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and strong Excel skills, with opportunities to grow in a matrixed environment and contribute to process automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in procurement or a related discipline.
• Strong Excel-based data sets, reports, and dashboards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D Procurement category teams with spend analysis, reporting, and supplier insights.
• Assist with sourcing activities, including RFx preparation, bid analysis, supplier comparisons, and documentation.
• Maintain and analyze procurement data to identify cost, performance, and efficiency opportunities.
• Support supplier management activities, including performance tracking, issue follow-up, and scorecard maintenance.
• Assist in contract administration, documentation management, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Partner with R&D stakeholders to clarify requirements and support execution of approved sourcing strategies.
• Leverage procurement systems and digital tools to support data accuracy, reporting, and process execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement processes, analytics, and automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel-based reporting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Procurement Systems

Digital tools

Job description

Jobtailor in Massachusetts seeks a procurement analyst to support R&D spend analysis, supplier insights, and sourcing activities. You will analyze data, assist RFx processes, and help maintain cost, performance, and efficiency improvements across procurement teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, attention to detail, and strong Excel skills, with opportunities to grow in a matrixed environment and contribute to process automation.