Sourcing Analyst
Yesterday• Research Triangle Park, NC
About This Role
The position of Sourcing Analyst resides within the Direct Materials sourcing team and provides support to the Category Managers related to savings, reporting, metrics, contracting and supplier relationship management. This role supports supplier oversight activities under the guidance of senior team members. This role will report into the Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing, Direct Materials and sits within Global Business Services.
What You'll Do
- Performs analysis and reporting of savings tracking and category performance management. Assists in developing procedures and tools to support the process and makes system updates as needed.
- Supports Category Management strategy planning by providing data analysis and preparing templates and reports.
- Establishes templates and reporting capabilities for Direct Materials Category Management in collaboration with team members.
- Assists in sourcing, negotiating, and contracting strategies to achieve category goals, following established guidelines and processes.
- Supports category implementation by contributing to the development of the sourcing strategy and ensuring alignment with defined criteria.
- Assists in supplier management activities (e.g., business continuity, risk, QBRs, forecasts review, capacity planning), ensuring the appropriate level of oversight, direction, and development by following established processes and providing input as needed.
- Performs pricing updates and cost modeling in alignment with Category Management teams to support business cases and ongoing what-if scenario building for category strategy development and sourcing efforts (initially supporting the process and developing models as needed).
- Monitors the market to identify trends and supports market studies initiated by senior team members.
- Leads low-medium complexity events/projects in line with category segmentation under the direction of senior team members.
- Responsible for maintaining certain information for assigned suppliers such as gathering and issuing forecasts, sourcing rules and adding/updating item information in Oracle system.
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Who You Are
You are a sourcing analyst with advanced data analytics skills. You have foundational experience in GMP materials sourcing, contracts and negotiations. You enjoy collaborating with diverse subject-matter experts to develop process improvements and evolve category strategies.
Required
- 2+ years of experience in a related role
- Enhanced data analytics skills - ability to combine and analyze spend, forecast and external opportunities utilizing MS Excel, Power BI, Business Objects, and Tableau to generate clear reports supporting the Category Managers on developing category strategies and support analytics for contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and preferably category subject matter expertise in Direct Materials) is preferred
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with negotiation of contract and commercial terms and conditions preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of cost modelling and associated tools.
- Ability to work effectively across functions.
- Can organize and analyze large volumes of data to draw effective conclusions.
- Ability to gather relevant information from internal and external sources to research, analyze, form insights and resolve issues.
Preferred
- Knowledge of the Source-to-Pay process
- Working knowledge of Oracle or equivalent EBS and ability to update EBS Settings (Define sourcing rules, sourcing assignments, fixed lot multipliers, lead times)
- Ability to generate metrics and gather internal feedback on supplier performance related to periodic business reviews.
- CPSM certification
Education
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience required
Global Business Services
The Global Business Services (GBS) team is an organization established to transform Biogen's business processes, a platform to scale global operations, fuel commercial growth and the innovation pipeline. Further, GBS provides added value by developing and delivering a suite of business solutions and support services that are appreciated by internal customers. GBS provides services by leveraging a global delivery model, operational transparency and metrics, leveraging global best practices, and a service-oriented process improvement culture.
The vision of GBS at Biogen is to be recognized as a world-class Global Business Services organization driven by the desire for excellence in its people, business solutions, execution and partnerships with internal customers.
The GBS team champions building a continuous improvement culture that other parts of the organization recognize and seek out for business support. We are a performance-based culture organization supported by tools, training, and well-defined accountability, where people can build their career or prepare for a role in the wider business or elsewhere within GBS. We seek individuals who can enhance our team with their knowledge, skills, innovation, collaboration and "can do" attitude.
Job Level: Professional
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $70,000.00-$91,000.00
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Client-provided location(s): Research Triangle Park, NC
Job ID: Biogen-REQ21859
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-24T23:59:31
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
- Fitness Subsidies
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)