Procurement Analyst

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,500 This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday). At this time, Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN. Wayfair is continuing to expand our commitment to hiring and supporting talent early in their careers, focusing on filling opportunities with recent graduates who have 0-3 years of work experience. We are continually recruiting candidates for this position on a rolling basis as we have a high volume of openings that become available. At Wayfair, we support upcoming graduates in launching their careers in e-commerce and technology. With endless opportunities across technology, commercial, operations, marketing, and finance - there is a path for everyone. As a full-time employee, you'll be challenged to solve complex problems and build solutions to company-wide initiatives. Wayfair is looking for an Associate on the Procurement Operations team to streamline contracting and sourcing efforts across the purchasing journey. This role is pivotal to transforming our firm-wide buying process by managing key contracting processes, tracking relevant data (renewals, terms, etc.), centralizing spend on a single platform, unlocking process efficiencies, and maximizing our team’s return on investment. We are looking for adaptable doers who are great at engaging with stakeholders, questioning inefficiencies, using data to solve problems, and multi-tasking. This role will enable development across a myriad of skills, including analytics, project management, and negotiation -- positioning someone to transition into fields such as finance, law, or operations. Wayfair’s Strategic Procurement team was established to drive ongoing optimization of our procurement systems and processes. This role will support the procurement and legal teams, and work to centralize and standardize spend and contract management. What You’ll Do Shepherd stakeholders through the end-to-end spend process, creating a true upper funnel starting place for all spend Work with internal partner teams (legal, security, finance, technology, etc.) to mature and improve intake processes and ensure spend is routed through the appropriate systems / review channels Facilitate the contract management lifecycle to ensure the team is positioned with the right information to prioritize our support Become expert in our tools, resources, and processes (self-service guides, templates, and contract requirements) and be able to guide stakeholders on how to leverage them Support the team’s change management efforts across system and process optimization Monitor functional performance (KPIs) and devise/deploy strategies for ongoing program optimization Create a reporting suite to distribute to category sourcing and cross-functional connections What You’ll Need Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Math, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Engineering or a concentration in pre-law 0-3 years of transferable experience in a corporate environment, including internship and co-op experience. Minimum GPA of 3.0 Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN. Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Excel Preferred Qualifications Experience in a process-focused or contract administration role is a plus. This could include, procurement operations/sourcing, systems management, or consulting Ability to thrive in a high growth and entrepreneurial environment where strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities are a must Ability to distill complex sources of information into simple and understandable takeaways A track record of collaboration and successful relationship management An ability to hit the ground running and learn quickly; a self-starter An interest and aptitude for learning new tools and ticketing systems An ability to understand data and create relevant data visualizations that drive insights Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow Why You’ll Love Wayfair Benefits & Perks Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) on day one for eligible employees. No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service. Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue. 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching. Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance. 401(k) matching with immediate vesting. Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services. Tuition Reimbursement. Wayfair Employee Discount. Gym/Fitness Discounts (including Wellhub and varying regional memberships). Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub. Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Purpose & Inclusion At Wayfair At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone. Social Impact & Responsibility At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home. Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form. About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking. No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. 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