*This job is in office 4 days per week in Boston, WFH 1 day per week*

Wayfair is looking for an Associate on our Procurement Product team to drive the ongoing optimization of our cloud-based procure-to-pay system suite and subsequent spend processes. This role is pivotal to standardizing our firm-wide buying process, improving our downstream financial operations, tracking spend data, unlocking process efficiencies, and maximizing our team’s return on investment.

We are looking for adaptable doers who are great at engaging with stakeholders, questioning inefficiencies, using data to solve problems, and multi-tasking. This role will enable development across a myriad of skills, including product management, analytics, and project management -- positioning someone to transition into fields such as finance or product management.  

Wayfair’s Strategic Procurement team was established to focus on strategic sourcing and drive ongoing optimization of our procurement systems and processes. This role will support both parts of the team and work to centralize and standardize spend and contract management. 

• Become expert in our suite of tools (e.g., Coupa) and support internal processes (system management, audits, etc.)
• Train internal system users on processes and tools; create and update end-user guidance to drive self-service
• Manage offshore resources as team operations scale
• Support the team’s change management efforts across system and process optimization, including our goal of expanding managed tool suite while maintaining interoperability
• Monitor functional performance (KPIs) and devise/deploy strategies for ongoing program optimization
• Create reporting suite to distribute to category sourcing team and cross-functional connections to highlight trends and opportunities
• Collaborate with category sourcing managers to design and oversee supplier and content enablement efforts
• Review, prioritize, and action system enhancement requests from partner teams
• Support system updates, configurations, and the ongoing relationship with our vendors

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in an analytical field, such as economics, business, math, statistics, or analytics 

• Experience in a process-focused role is a plus. This could include procurement operations/sourcing, systems management, or consulting.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities are a must
• A track record of collaboration and successful relationship management"
• An ability to hit the ground running and learn quickly; a self-starter
• An interest and aptitude for learning new tools and ticketing systems
• An ability to understand data and create relevant data visualizations

• Proficient in Google suite and/or excel

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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About Wayfair Inc.Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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