Sr Analyst, Procurement Center of Excellence

Senior Analyst, Procurement Center of Excellence

The Senior Analyst, Procurement Center of Excellence is responsible for supporting the Procurement Center of Excellence department by providing detailed analysis, data management, and assistance with the implementation of procurement and trade compliance strategies. This role will support the management of the P2P process, ensuring the alignment of procurement activities with the company's strategic objectives. Working closely with management, this role will focus on driving efficiency and maintaining compliance. The Sr. COE Analyst will play a key role in managing data, tracking performance, and supporting strategic initiatives within the procurement function.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing Procurement Card program and S2P portal support.
• Support the standardization of procurement operations processes globally, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Aid in the management of business process outsourcing (BPO) team, including overseeing the transition of activities, training, and performance tracking.
• Track the implementation and progress of key projects, ensuring milestones are met, managing escalations, and assisting in driving activities against defined timelines.

Procurement Operations and Supplier Management:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for SAP and S2P.
• Support project teams by implementing system enhancements and identifying cost-saving opportunities in current processes.
• Manage departmental data and maintain updates on the Procurement Portal.
• Manage assigned supplier relationships, tracking performance in terms of delivery timeliness, quality, and cost. Work to optimize the supply base and improve supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures, corporate contracts, and e-catalogs.
• Focus on process improvements and change management, providing assistance in developing and documenting department procedures.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Assist in managing SOX compliance by preparing documentation, responding to audit requests, and ensuring procurement processes adhere to regulatory standards.
• Maintain metrics, assisting in the preparation of reports that highlight achievements, identify performance gaps, and suggest opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor procurement activities, providing insights and recommendations to enhance performance and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Responsible for managing the spend analytics platform and reporting.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business required.
• 6-8 years of experience in procurement and sourcing. Experience with purchase-to-pay preferred.
• CPM certification preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering tangible results in a global, complex, and regulated environment.
• Proficiency with SAP and S2P platforms, as well as the Microsoft Office suite.

Competencies:

• Project Management: Self-directed with the ability to work on multiple projects and deliverables with high attention to detail.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability and Problem Solving: Flexibility in adapting to external environment influences and problem-solving within a matrixed global environment.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to perform detailed analysis with complex data sources.
• Presentation Skills: Ability to create and deliver executive-level presentations.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $93,000 to $110,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package.

About Us

Alkermes applies its decades of deep neuroscience expertise to develop medicines designed to help people living with complex and difficult-to-treat psychiatric and neurological disorders. A global biopharmaceutical company, headquartered in Ireland with U.S. locations in Massachusetts and Ohio, we seek to make a meaningful difference in the way people manage their diseases. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for various psychiatric and neurological disorders.

We are proud to have been recognized as an employer of choice by many national organizations. In 2024 and 2025, we were certified as a Great Place to Work in the U.S. and named one of Massachusetts' Top Places to Work by the Boston Globe, a Best Place to Work in Greater Cincinnati by the Cincinnati Business Courier and recognized as a Best Place to Work in BioPharma by Fortune Magazine.

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any qualified applicant or employee because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14015
• Job Category Corporate Functions
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift First
• Locations Waltham, MA, United States