Moderna · 1 month ago
Senior Associate, Procurement Operations
G&A
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expModerna is a pioneering company revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, and they are seeking a Senior Associate in Procurement Operations. This role involves advancing global procurement systems and workflows, ensuring operational precision, and fostering cross-functional excellence.
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Responsibilities
Supporting daily procurement operations, ensuring process accuracy and compliance across internal and external stakeholders
Reviewing and creating Purchase Requisitions with a focus on compliance and process alignment
Testing and validating SAP, Ariba, and ServiceNow enhancements to support platform innovation
Delivering hands-on training to system users and ensuring user adoption of tools and standards
Performing analyses related to Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) functions and supporting internal audits
Ensuring procurement workflows meet internal control requirements and audit standards
Managing procurement documentation, process maps, and user guidelines
Supporting rollout and administration of cross-functional process improvement projects
Participating in data standardization and optimization efforts across the procurement lifecycle
Contributing to digital tool functionality discussions with internal tech partners
Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and improve workflows
Responding to inquiries from across the business in a professional and timely manner
Preparing operational reporting and insights for senior leadership and functional teams
Communicating process standards and ensuring training documentation is clear and current
Identifying and supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives with potential for Generative AI integration
Partnering with the Digital function to test and evolve procurement technologies
Engaging with global colleagues to ensure process consistency and alignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of experience in Procurement Operations
Ability to own, prioritize and manage work with limited daily direction
Anticipate needs and proactively recommend next steps
Well-organized, proactive, able to prioritize in a dynamic environment
Strong communication skills and ability to transfer knowledge in plain non-technical language
Highly collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and make decisions
Adaptable and resourceful with a process-oriented mindset
Outstanding analytical skills
Experience with financial systems including SAP, Ariba, ServiceNow
Excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Additional languages are a plus
Preferred
Strong 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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2025 (42)
2024 (49)
2023 (55)
2022 (23)
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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
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2026-01-09
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