Vertex is a global biotechnology company committed to scientific innovation and improving the lives of people with serious diseases. Through a strong focus on patients, collaboration, and operational excellence, Vertex brings together talented professionals to build scalable, compliant, and efficient business capabilities that support its mission.
Vertex is seeking a Specialist, Buying Channel Orchestration & Enablementto join the Global Sourcing & Procurement organization within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) Center of Excellence (COE) The Specialist is responsible forsupporting the business owner with theenabling, managing, and optimizing buying channels and intake orchestration across the S2P lifecycle.
The Specialist will ensure that users are guided to the right buying pathways, suppliers, and workflows through intuitive, policy-aligned channel design and orchestration tools. Working across platforms such as Coupaand intake/orchestration tools such as Zip, ORO, or similar solutions, the Specialist will help create a buying experience that is compliant, efficient, and easy to use.
This is a business-facing role, not an IT system ownership role. The Specialist will own the business design, configuration direction, and adoption of buying channels and intake workflows, while partnering closely with Digital/IT for technical implementation and support.
Key Responsibilities
Buying Channel Design & Enablement
Support the design, configuration, and continuous optimization of procurement buying channels, including catalogs, preferred suppliers, guided buying paths, and request channels
Ensure the Specialist’s buying channel designs guide users to the appropriate procurement pathway based on category, supplier, policy, and business need
Align buying channels to category strategies, preferred supplier programs, and procurement policy requirements
Help standardize buying experiences to improve usability, consistency, and compliance across the organization
Intake & Orchestration Management
Configure and manage intake and orchestrationbusiness ruleswithin platforms such as Zip, ORO, or similar tools
Ensure intake requests are routed efficiently with the right approvals, workflows, and policy guardrails
Continuously refine routing logic, intake rules, forms, and user journeys to improve both user experience and process compliance
Partner with stakeholders to ensure intake experiences support procurement objectives and business needs
Platform & Workflow Configuration
Supportthe business owner for the configuration of buying channels and intake workflows in tools such as Coupa and orchestration platforms
Translate business requirements into workflows, forms, routing logic, and user experiences
Partner with Digital/IT on technical updates while maintaining ownership of process design and business configuration requirements
Support testing, validation, and process readiness for workflow or channel changes
User Experience & Adoption
Support the identificationfriction points across buying channels and intake workflows and drive practical improvements
Support training materials, user documentation, and change management efforts to improve adoption of preferred procurement channels
Support the monitoring ofuser behavior, channel usage, and workflow outcomes to ensure alignment with intended processes
Support thesimplification ofcomplex procurement processes into intuitive and user-friendly experiences
Compliance & Policy Alignment
Support the business owner toreinforce procurement policies, including preferred supplier use, approved workflows, and “No PO, No Pay” requirements
Support the business owner to help reduce maverick spend by guiding users through compliant and optimized buying pathways
Support the business owner toPartner with Governance and Category teams to maintain alignment between procurement policy and channel execution
Support the business owner withenforcement of business rules that improve compliance without creating unnecessary complexity
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Support the business owner to track channel effectiveness through metrics such as adoption rates, cycle times, compliance levels, and workflow efficiency
Support the business owner to identify improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements that simplify and standardize the buying experience
Partner with Analytics teams to support reporting, dashboards, and insights on buying channel and intake performance
Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts across the S2P lifecycle
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
4–6+ years of experience in procurement, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), sourcing operations, buying channel enablement, or related roles
Experience working with procurement platforms such as Coupa, including catalogs, guided buying, and supplier enablement
Experience with intake and orchestration tools such as Zip, ORO, or similar workflow-based platforms
Strong understanding of procurement processes and user-facing workflows
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into system-enabled workflows without owning the technical build
Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, process-driven environment with attention to detail and execution quality
Technical Skills
Procurement process knowledge across S2P and P2P activities
Policy-aligned channel design and compliance enablement
User journey and process experience improvement
Business requirements translation into workflow configurations
Performance tracking, reporting inputs, and continuous improvement support
Preferred Skills
Experience in a COE, procurement transformation, or process excellence environment
Familiarity with guided buying, intake management, and procurement orchestration design
Experience supporting preferred supplier programs and buying channel strategies
Exposure to CLM, TPRM, or P2P integration points across the S2P lifecycle
Experience working in regulated environments with strong compliance expectations
Experience supporting training, adoption, and change management for procurement tools and workflows
Benefits
Vertex offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports employees’ health, well-being, and professional growth, including:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings programs
Paid time off and company holidays
Career development and learning opportunities
Employee wellness support
A collaborative and mission-driven work environment
Hybrid work flexibility for eligible roles
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Pay Range:
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Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and have made significant advancements in multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continue to progress clinical and research programs in these diseases. We also have a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where we have deep insight into causal human biology, including acute and neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Our global HQ is in Boston, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices worldwide.
Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. We have also earned a spot on TIME Most Influential Companies, TIME Best Inventions, and Fast Company Most Innovative Companies lists. Our research and medicines have received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the Prix Galien, the Scrip Award and the Breakthrough Prize awards.
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