Procurement Lead

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of Pharma Cord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need. Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications.

Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products. Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients.

The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit  Valeris is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Lead to oversee our IT vendor relationships, demand management, and enterprise procurement activities. Reporting to the CFO but working collaboratively across many departments, especially IT, this role plays a critical part in managing the procurement lifecycle, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance management, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in IT procurement and a strong background in managing vendor relationships and RFP processes across various categories.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 7+ plus years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years focused on IT sourcing and vendor management
- Experience working in a private equity portfolio company environment
- Proven ability to learn a business quickly at a detailed level
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred) from an accredited college or university
- Demonstrated success leading RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier performance programs.

- Knowledge in particular of IT Procurement Vendor negotiations
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time
- Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, SAP) and vendor management tools.

- Strong MS Office suite, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint skills (advanced Excel skills required) - Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
- Dynamic personality with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new and changing environments
- Independent and action driven with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to comprehend and process large amounts of data and summarize into digestible format
- Proven ability to set clear objectives and drive change in an organization
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
- Logical, efficient, and creative, with keen attention to detail
- Highly self-motivated and self-directed
- This person must have proven leadership experience, be a dynamic self-starter and have a “Can-Do” attitude that excels in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Physical Demands & Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time, use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Prefer candidates who can type at least 35 words per minute with 97% accuracy.

- Although very minimal, flexibility to travel as needed is preferred.

- This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such…