Site Procurement Strategist - Direct & Indirect Supply

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

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.