Senior Procurement Associate

About the role

Athena is seeking an innovative procurement professional to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor partnerships. This role is based in Brighton, MA with a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute indirect category sourcing strategies based on comprehensive spend analysis.
• Analyze and translate spend data into actionable category plans that enhance ROI and bottom-line performance.
• Cultivate and maintain trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendor partners to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to secure favorable terms while reducing third-party cost and mitigating risk.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics for vendor management and procurement process efficiency.
• Lead sourcing events, such as RFx initiatives, to optimize terms and drive strategic cost savings.
• Provide regular updates and detailed reports on procurement metrics to leadership and relevant business units.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement processes and systems.
• Support the integration and effective usage of procurement toolsets for spend analysis and source-to-pay management.
• Assist with market evaluations, tracking commodity trends and price movements to uncover alternative sources of supply.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Business preferred.
• A minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Spend Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, or Source-to-Pay processes.
• Proven track record in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement industry cost structures, drivers, and related analytic tools.
• Demonstrated strong financial analytic acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Benefits

The expected compensation range for this role is $73,000 - $125,000. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

About Athenahealth

Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

What We Can Do For You

In addition to health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs. We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.