Senior Associate, Procurement Operations, Requisition Management

The Role

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology, with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases.

As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization, working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide, contributing to global health initiatives.

Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience, with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna's global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.

As a Senior Associate, Procurement Operations (Requisition Management), you will play a pivotal role in managing Moderna's global procurement requisitions, ensuring financial control and policy compliance across all departments within the Warsaw-based Enterprise Solutions Hub (MESH). You will be the key contact for ensuring the integrity of our P2P operations, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, supporting system enhancements, and guiding end-users through process expectations. This is a strategic and highly visible role, ideal for someone driven by precision, continuous improvement, and a desire to build global impact through operational excellence. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with Moderna's digital teams and gain exposure to advanced tools including SAP, Ariba, and ServiceNow, with a pathway to interface with Generative AI-powered systems in the future.

Here's What You'll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Create and manage purchase requisitions across all business units with full adherence to contract requirements, sourcing strategies, and preferred supplier use.

• Provide proactive support in requisition queues and escalate blockers when needed.

• Ensure transactional accuracy and audit readiness through comprehensive documentation aligned with internal controls.

• Offer one-on-one or group training sessions to internal business users on tools and processes, supporting P2P operations compliance.

• Contribute to compliance monitoring, reporting on issues, and supporting ongoing process enhancements.

• Participate in testing and validation for system upgrades and functional enhancements (SAP, Ariba, ServiceNow).

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Support broader leadership initiatives and drive continuous improvement projects across multiple departments.

• Enforce consistent data standards and document processes clearly and accessibly.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and solve operational inefficiencies and align on process improvements.

• Prepare and deliver analysis and reporting to functional leaders and key stakeholders.

• Address internal and external queries with professionalism and speed.

• Work closely with Digital teams to validate tool performance and enhancements.

• Take on additional responsibilities in alignment with your expertise and the evolving needs of the function.

The key Moderna Mindsets you'll need to succeed in the role:

• "We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients."
  Your daily work will rely on digital ecosystems such as SAP, Ariba, and ServiceNow—making a digitized mindset essential to maximizing efficiency, scaling global operations, and contributing to long-term platform innovation.

• "We behave like owners. The solutions we're building go beyond any job description."
  This role requires proactive ownership—from managing requisition queues to delivering insights to leadership. You will be empowered to act decisively, take initiative, and continuously optimize how procurement operates at Moderna.

Here's What You'll Need (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree

• 4+ years of experience in Procurement Operations

• Ability to own, prioritize and manage work with limited daily direction

• Anticipate needs and proactively recommend next steps

• Well-organized, proactive, able to prioritize in a dynamic environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to transfer knowledge in plain non-technical language

• Highly collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and make decisions

• Adaptable and resourceful with a process-oriented mindset

• Outstanding analytical skills

• Experience with financial systems including SAP, Ariba, ServiceNow

• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Additional languages are a plus

Here's What You'll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier collaboration

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international, cross-functional environment

• Proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable process improvements

• Highly collaborative and adaptable, with a process-driven approach and a strong sense of ownership

• A desire to thrive in a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That's why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Quality healthcare and insurance benefits
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts to create your own pathway to well-being
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Family planning and adoption benefits
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown
• Savings and investments
• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.  

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. 

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. 

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit to learn more about our current opportunities. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply 

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment 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 or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at  

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