Procurement Analyst (Hybrid Schedule)

Primary Work Address: 4000 Jones Bridge Road, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815

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HHMI is focused on supporting and moving science forward in a variety of different ways ranging from conducting basic biomedical research, empowering educators, inspiring students, developing the next generation of scientists – even stretching into film and media production.  Our Headquarters is in the greater Washington, DC metro area and is home to over 300 employees with expertise in investments, communications, digital production, biomedical sciences, and everything in between.  The work housed here supports and augments the groundbreaking research conducted in HHMI labs across the nation.  As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working here are making a difference.

Summary: 

The Procurement Analyst will work with the Procurement team in a collaborative position that will produce and maintain reports to assist the Supplier Relationship, Supplier Diversity, and Purchasing staff. They will assist them with effectively monitoring the performance of supplier contracts against the contract terms and conditions and HHMI Supplier Diversity goals. The primary focus for this position is to provide data insights that will further improve pricing, contract compliance, and the identification of existing alternative diverse suppliers. In addition to the duties detailed below, this position requires adopting unique one-time projects with innovation and creativity. This position may often support multiple ongoing initiatives simultaneously in addition to the standard reporting and business process responsibilities.

What we provide: 

• A Manager who believes in the team’s capability and works diligently to champion a synergetic, welcoming, and joyful team culture.

• A team that believes in continuous learning and cultivates an environment where all team members help each other.

• A company that champions a healthy work life balance with a flexible hybrid working model.

• A competitive compensation package that includes a 10% employer contribution to your retirement, up to $10,000 in educational reimbursement each year, and a significant budget for professional development.

What you’ll do:

• Perform data analysis and provide insights to Commodity Lead and Procurement Service Partners.

• Communicate updates to the Procurement Service Partners (PSP), Supplier Diversity, and Supplier Relationships teams.

• Assist with report inquiries and develop report specifications and queries for procurement metrics and supplier performance.

• Perform vendor research related to product comparisons and pricing data.

• Review, monitor, and take vital actions on Remaining Obligation Report.

• Edit and produce various procurement and/or supplier diversity materials on the procurement website, including supplier diversity updates.

• Develop spend analysis for science operations offices to demonstrate opportunities for increasing “on contract purchases” or for demonstrating lost opportunities based upon available contract pricing.

• Perform audit of commodity coding and supervise the quality of commodity coding and resolving commodity coding discrepancies.

• Responsible for monitoring, developing, and maintaining a listing of existing alternative diverse suppliers by commodity.

• Works with the supplier enablement team to help resolve issues relating to Ariba Network suppliers as needed.

• Assist with administration and validation of the Oracle data warehouse.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in purchasing, business, or related subject area.

• Three to five years of procurement experience, preferably in an academic or research environment.

• Proficient at running sophisticated reports and analyzing data, preferably with procurement systems.

• Ability to work cooperatively across the organization to achieve shared objectives and maintain effective customer relationships.

• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver end results with accuracy and efficiency.

• Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using formal and informal development channels.

• Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example, using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however.  Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more. 

Compensation Range

$67,838.40 (minimum) - $84,798.00 (midpoint) - $110,237.40 (maximum)

Pay Type:

Annual

HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer