Moderna · 3 months ago
Principal Associate, Procurement Operations
G&A
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expModerna is a pioneering company revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a focus on global health initiatives. They are seeking a Principal Associate in Procurement Operations to optimize procurement platforms and processes, drive system improvements, and lead projects within the Purchase-to-Pay lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Own and manage the governance and intake process for system and process change requests across Procurement Operations
Lead catalog enablement and supplier enablement activities in the Ariba environment — including identification, onboarding, integration testing, and catalog optimization
Support the development of functional design documents in collaboration with Procurement Process Owners and Digital
Analyze SAP/Ariba system release packs to identify new features and business impact opportunities
Support testing and validation of enhancements and new functionalities across SAP, Ariba, MDG, and ServiceNow
Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit readiness by maintaining complete process documentation
Partner with Digital to monitor procurement system performance and ensure solutions function as intended
Deliver tailored user training and system onboarding sessions for global stakeholders
Apply data analytics to monitor metrics, identify process bottlenecks, and inform improvement strategies
Lead end-to-end project activities within Procurement Operations and Vendor Master Data domains — from initiation through execution
Support both local and global strategic initiatives to reduce process redundancies and enhance operational accuracy
Define and enforce consistent procurement data standards with both internal and external stakeholders
Build and maintain strong collaboration with internal partners across Procurement, Finance, and Digital
Present insights and reports to stakeholders and leadership to inform decision-making
Respond professionally and promptly to inquiries from internal and external audiences
Deepen your technical understanding of the system architecture — including Ariba, MDG, SAP, and ServiceNow — and bring forward opportunities to integrate Generative AI tools for reporting, training, or process augmentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in Procurement Operations, preferably with hands-on involvement in SAP and Ariba systems
Experience with financial systems including SAP, Ariba, Service Now
Experience in system implementations, process enhancements, or change management initiatives
Excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Additional languages are a plus
Preferred
Good understanding of procurement processes and supplier collaboration
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, cross-functional environment
Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable process improvements
Highly collaborative and adaptable, with a process-driven approach and a strong sense of ownership
A desire to thrive in a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative
Benefits
Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Family planning and adoption benefits
Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
Savings and investments
Location-specific perks and extras!
Company
Moderna
Moderna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that specializes in vaccines and drug development.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (42)
2024 (49)
2023 (55)
2022 (23)
2021 (58)
2020 (19)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.56BKey Investors
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness InnovationsAres ManagementU.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2025-12-18Grant· $54.3M
2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-07-02Grant· $176M
Leadership Team
Stephane Bancel
Founding CEO
Kenneth Chien
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-14
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