Senior Procurement Associate

Role Summary

Athena is seeking an innovative procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor partnerships. Based in Brighton, MA with a hybrid work arrangement, this role focuses on executing data-driven procurement strategies and risk mitigation to secure quality goods and services at optimal cost. The Senior Associate, Procurement will report directly to the Director, Procurement.

Team Summary

The Procurement team is responsible for acquiring essential goods and services for athenahealth while managing the entire purchasing lifecycle. The team drives supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship oversight. They work collaboratively to achieve cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and compliance with corporate policies, ultimately contributing to the overall operational success of the organization.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute indirect category sourcing strategies based on comprehensive spend analysis.
• Analyze and translate spend data into actionable category plans that enhance ROI and bottom-line performance.
• Cultivate and maintain trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendor partners to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to secure favorable terms while reducing third-party cost and mitigating risk.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics for vendor management and procurement process efficiency.
• Lead sourcing events, such as RFx initiatives, to optimize terms and drive strategic cost savings.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Provide regular updates and detailed reports on procurement metrics to leadership and relevant business units.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement processes and systems.
• Support the integration and effective usage of procurement toolsets for spend analysis and source-to-pay management.
• Assist with market evaluations, tracking commodity trends and price movements to uncover alternative sources of supply.