Job Description

Project Support Specialist Direct Procurement (Engineering / Life Sciences)

Roche Diagnostics is seeking a Project Support Specialist to support Direct Procurement Operations in Indianapolis. This role will play a critical part in facilitating Roche's transition to a new SAP ERP system, with a primary focus on master data cleansing, migration, and project execution to ensure a seamless system rollout.

In addition to project support responsibilities, this role will contribute to operational procurement activities, including supplier management, sourcing initiatives, cost savings efforts, and continuous improvement programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a data-driven, cross-functional environment and has experience supporting large-scale system or process transformations within Life Sciences or regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Direct Procurement Operations activities supporting Roche Diagnostics Indianapolis
• Serve as a Project Support Specialist for SAP ERP implementation, including:
  • Master data cleansing and migration activities
  • Supporting defined project workstreams and milestones
  • Managing and maintaining technical and project documentation
  • Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful system integration and adoption
• Support Operational Procurement activities as needed, including:
  • Supplier management and escalation support
  • Sourcing initiatives and spot buying
  • Cost reduction and value improvement programs
  • Continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 3+ years of procurement experience, including:
  • Basic contracting
  • Business enterprise systems
  • Spot buying
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Enterprise systems
  • Procure-to-Pay (P2P) tools
  • eSourcing platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate business qualification
• Experience supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
• Experience or exposure to operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience within Life Sciences, Diagnostics, or regulated environments

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to drive decision-making
• Ability to identify risks and evaluate assumptions supporting recommendations
• Capable of independently developing and executing negotiation strategies; may require guidance for highly complex negotiations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into clear procurement requirements
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to tailor communications appropriately with minimal supervision
• Comfortable contributing to meetings, presentations, and team briefings; able to ask thoughtful questions to gather information
• High proficiency in business enterprise tools and a strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement process
• SAP experience required

Employee Value Proposition

• Opportunity to support a high-visibility SAP transformation within a global Life Sciences organization
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and enterprise-level procurement initiatives
• Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility and collaboration

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Indianapolis, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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