Procurement Analyst

This is a Boston-based opportunity with a 4-day in-office expectation (Monday–Thursday) and 1 day remote (Friday). Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, J-1, or TN.

About the role

Wayfair is looking for an Associate on the Procurement Operations team to streamline contracting and sourcing efforts across the purchasing journey. This role is pivotal to transforming our firm-wide buying process by managing key contracting processes, tracking relevant data (renewals, terms, etc.), centralizing spend on a single platform, unlocking process efficiencies, and maximizing our team’s return on investment. The Strategic Procurement team was established to drive ongoing optimization of our procurement systems and processes. This role will support the procurement and legal teams, and work to centralize and standardize spend and contract management.

We are looking for adaptable doers who are great at engaging with stakeholders, questioning inefficiencies, using data to solve problems, and multi-tasking. This role will enable development across a myriad of skills, including analytics, project management, and negotiation—positioning someone to transition into fields such as finance, law, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd stakeholders through the end-to-end spend process, creating a true upper funnel starting place for all spend.
• Work with internal partner teams (legal, security, finance, technology, etc.) to mature and improve intake processes and ensure spend is routed through the appropriate systems/review channels.
• Facilitate the contract management lifecycle to ensure the team is positioned with the right information to prioritize support.
• Become an expert in our tools, resources, and processes (self-service guides, templates, and contract requirements) and guide stakeholders on how to leverage them.
• Support the team’s change management efforts across system and process optimization.
• Monitor functional performance (KPIs) and devise/deploy strategies for ongoing program optimization.
• Create a reporting suite to distribute to category sourcing and cross-functional connections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Math, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Engineering, or a concentration in pre-law.
• 0–3 years of transferable experience in a corporate environment, including internship and co-op experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a process-focused or contract administration role (e.g., procurement operations/sourcing, systems management, or consulting).
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth and entrepreneurial environment where strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities are a must.
• Ability to distill complex sources of information into simple and understandable takeaways.
• Track record of collaboration and successful relationship management.
• Ability to hit the ground running and learn quickly; a self-starter.
• Interest and aptitude for learning new tools and ticketing systems.
• Ability to understand data and create relevant data visualizations that drive insights.
• Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow.

Pay

Salary range: $64,000 – $70,500 per year.

Benefits

• Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) on day one for eligible employees.
• No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service.
• Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue.
• 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching.
• Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement, and Caregiver Services.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wayfair Employee Discount.
• Gym/Fitness Discounts (including Wellhub and varying regional memberships).
• Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub.
• Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits.