Procurement Operations Analyst

At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Global Accounts Payable, the Procurement Operations Analyst is responsible for coordinating, evaluating, and processing purchase requisitions and supporting the procure-to-pay process. This role regularly exercises independent judgment on significant business matters by assessing purchasing needs, interpreting procurement policies and approval requirements, identifying compliance or documentation gaps, recommending corrective actions, and resolving procurement issues that may affect business operations, vendor relationships, internal controls, or spend management. The role works closely with business stakeholders, vendors, Accounts Payable, Finance, FP&A and Procurement to ensure purchases are properly authorized, accurately documented, and processed in compliance with company policies and internal controls. This position serves as a key liaison between requesters, Legal and payable personnel to facilitate the timely acquisition of goods and services.

This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the procure-to-pay process
• Serve as a subject matter expert for procurement workflows and ERP purchasing processes
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Quality, and business owners to independently assess and resolve complex procurement issues involving business-critical purchases, documentation gaps, approval exceptions, policy interpretation, vendor requirements, or internal control considerations.
• Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing requisitions, evaluating exceptions, determining when issues require escalation, and recommending practical business solutions that balance operational needs, policy compliance, vendor requirements, and internal control expectations
• Create, review, and process purchase requisitions in the ERP system
• Ensure requisitions contain appropriate descriptions, account coding, supporting documentation, and required approvals
• Coordinate with requesters to obtain quotations, statements of work, and other procurement documentation
• Monitor requisition and purchase order status through the procurement lifecycle.
• Follow up on outstanding requisitions, purchase orders, and receipts
• Assist with vendor onboarding and maintenance of vendor records
• Serve as a point of contact for internal departments regarding purchasing policies and procedures
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies and purchase order issues
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, approval matrices, and internal controls
• Support audits, month-end accrual processes, and special projects

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, accounts payable, or procure-to-pay operations
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Strong understanding of purchase requisition and purchase order workflows
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries
• Knowledge of contract review and vendor onboarding processes
• Understanding of procurement compliance and internal controls
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 100% Paid Parental Leave 
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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