Whitehead Institute · 8 hours ago
Procurement Temp
Cambridge, MA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWhitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is seeking a Temporary Procurement Operations Lead to provide critical operational support during a transitional or peak demand period. This role is responsible for maintaining day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring process continuity, and supporting system functionality while managing transactional procurement activities.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide operational guidance to Procurement Coordinators on procurement process and activities including vendor onboarding, purchase requisitions, PO creation, and invoice resolution
Manage day-to-day procurement operations including requisition processing, PO generation, vendor setup, and transaction troubleshooting
Work daily with Workday and Jaggaer procurement systems, coordinating with IT and Finance as needed on process improvements
Participate in process improvement initiatives as directed (Workday, Jaggaer, Procurement Policies, metrics generation)
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements
Collaborate with Lab Managers (ALMs), Accounts Payable, and administrative staff to maintain timely procurement processing
Assist with vendor inquiries and basic supplier relationship management
Participate in process improvement initiatives as directed (Workday, Jaggaer, Procurement Policies, metrics generation)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field
5+ years of hands-on procurement or supply chain experience
Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise procurement systems (Workday and/or Jaggaer strongly preferred)
Strong working knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and vendor management
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Strong communication skills and collaborative work style
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Immediate availability or ability to start within ~30 days
Preferred
Experience in academic, research, or healthcare procurement environments
Familiarity with laboratory supplies, reagents, and scientific equipment categories
Experience providing functional leadership without direct supervisory authority
Working knowledge of compliance requirements in research procurement
Company
Whitehead Institute
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research is a leading, nonprofit research and educational institution that has defined the cutting edge of biomedical science, creating a legacy of research excellence and academic eminence since 1982.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10MKey Investors
Brit Jepson d'Arbeloff
2020-01-13Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Laura Sander
CFO and Treasurer
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