Job Description

The Supplier Operations Analyst is responsible for managing supplier onboarding processes and enhancing supplier relationships within the Global Procurement Operations team. This role involves troubleshooting supplier issues, developing training programs, streamlining supplier interactions and data within the Ariba/SAP system and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for suppliers. The analyst will also focus on process improvements and act as a subject matter expert in supplier information management, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency.

This is a 12-month contract. Hybrid schedule in San Rafael, California.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the process of onboarding new suppliers, ensuring they are properly integrated into the SAP system and can effectively utilize it.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master data within SAP, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Resolve supplier-related issues within SAP, such as data discrepancies, process errors, and system errors.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to address questions, provide training, and ensure clear communication.
• Contribute to the optimization of supplier-related processes within SAP, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions.
• Develop training materials and documentation to support supplier and internal user adoption of SAP systems.
• Stakeholder Management: build credibility through strong relationships and solid track record of results, via a collaborative approach.
• Ability to develop a wide network of relationships across various functions and foster cross-functional alignment.
• Team Collaboration: align with peers to develop and operational strategies; ensure alignment with overall goals; closely partner with functional owners across the company.
• Source to Pay mindset: demonstrate a deep and wide knowledge of the Source to Pay process, including supporting technology to optimize operations.
• Ways of working: evolve procurement practices and standards that may be rapidly changing internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience in procurement and supply chain management in a global capacity, preferably within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Demonstrated experience with Ariba/SAP modules relevant to supplier management.
• Experience working in a matrix (global/regional) business environment.
• Experience in SLP and/or procurement operations.
• Experience in systems administration and process management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), as well as PDF editing tools (e.g. Adobe Acrobat).
• Working knowledge of other supplier management systems and procurement platforms (e.g. DocuSign, Coupa).

Salary

• $62,712-$77,812

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

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