About This Role

Purchasing Analyst role is responsible for using a variety of tools to assist with system operational visibility, triage support, reporting and metrics in support of the Global Procurement organization as a member of the Purchasing team.  This position will be responsible for leading the following activities as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

This role is in hybrid work model. Please note that this role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.

What you will do

• create and support provided purchase requisitions, contracting and invoice reconciliation for transactions
• •coordinate and oversee Biogen's contract creation and renewal process in partnership with business stakeholders, procurement and legal in accordance with legal and procurement policies.
• guides Biogen’s contract creation and renewal process in partnership with Purchasing analysts, business stakeholders, procurement and legal in accordance with legal and procurement policies
• ensure all contract requests are initiated and executed agreements are uploaded in Biogen’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system
• create and submit purchase requisitions in ERP and ensure it aligns with the contract payment terms/schedule
• maintain good vendor management documentation and records to support audit requests
• work closely with sourcing, finance, business stakeholders and vendors to reconcile purchase orders, contracts, and invoice discrepancies
• support Purchasing management team on other activities related to processes, documentation, and trainings 
• support ad-hoc projects as assigned by Purchasing management 
• establish strong partnerships with legal, finance, procurement, business stakeholders and suppliers. 
• act as an escalation point for issues identified by the Purchasing management team, procurement, business stakeholders, finance, and external suppliers.
   

Required skills

• Bachelor degree in supply chain or finance is a nice to have
• up to 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or finance related role is a must
• proficiency with MS Office products including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• problem-solving skills with attention of detail
• verbal and written communication skills in English
• ability to work independently, plan, prioritize workload and be result oriented
• interpersonal skills to effectively lead activities and perform in a fast-paced environment

Nice to haves:

• experience utilizing ERP systems (eg Oracle) as well as experience with Coupa
• experience in the Pharma/Biotech industry
• experience with analytics tools such as Tableau or similar tools

At our newly built, centrally located Warsaw office, our team supports a global organization with dedication and innovation. In this office, where 31 nationalities form our community, we celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace has earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate for three consecutive years and Best Places to Work Awards in both Poland and Europe.

What drives us every day is our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare neurological diseases. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, join our team.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to our dynamic and collaborative environment, where together, we make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

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.