Procurement Associate January 2026 Start

Start Date: January 2026

The base salary for this position is $64000 plus a joining bonus of $5000

This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation (Monday - Thursday) with 1 day remote (Friday)

At this time Wayfair will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD H-1B H-1B1 E-3 O-1 J-1 or TN

Who We Are:

At Wayfair we support upcoming graduates in launching their careers in e-commerce and technology. With endless opportunities across technology commercial operations marketing and finance - there is a path for everyone. As a full-time employee youll be challenged to solve complex problems and build solutions to company-wide initiatives.

Wayfair is looking for an Associate on the Procurement Operations team to streamline contracting and sourcing efforts across the purchasing journey. This role is pivotal to transforming our firm-wide buying process by managing key contracting processes tracking relevant data (renewals terms etc.) centralizing spend on a single platform unlocking process efficiencies and maximizing our teams 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 analytics project management and negotiation -- positioning someone to transition into fields such as finance law or operations.

Wayfairs Strategic Procurement team was established to drive ongoing optimization of our procurement systems and processes. This role will support the procurement and legal teams and work to centralize and standardize spend and contract management.

What Youll Do:

Shepherd stakeholders through the end-to-end spend process creating a true upper funnel starting place for all spend

• Work with internal partner teams (legal security finance technology etc.) to mature and improve intake processes and ensure spend is routed through the appropriate systems / review channels
• Facilitate the contract management lifecycle to ensure the team is positioned with the right information to prioritize our support
• Become expert in our tools resources and processes (self-service guides templates and contract requirements) and be able to guide stakeholders on how to leverage them
• Support the teams change management efforts across system and process optimization
• Monitor functional performance (KPIs) and devise/deploy strategies for ongoing program optimization

Create a reporting suite to distribute to category sourcing and cross-functional connections

What Youll Need:

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors in Economics Math Statistics Supply Chain Management Analytics Engineering or a concentration in pre-law with the expectation that degree will be obtained by December 2025
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future. Visa sponsorship includes the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD H-1B H-1B1 E-3 O-1 J-1 or TN.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a process-focused or contract administration role is a plus. This could include procurement operations/sourcing systems management or consulting
• Ability to thrive in a high growth and entrepreneurial environment where strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities are a must
• Ability to distill complex sources of information into simple and understandable takeaways
• 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 that drive insights
• Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow

Why Youll Love Wayfair:

Benefits & Perks

• Full health benefits available (Medical Dental Vision HSA/FSA) on day one for eligible employees.
• No-cost access to a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service.
• Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue.
• 24/7 access to mental financial physical and emotional wellbeing support plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching.
• Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Paid Parental Leave Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Wayfair Employee Discount.
• Gym/Fitness Discounts (including Wellhub and varying regional memberships).
• Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub.
• Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair:
At Wayfair we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.
Social Impact & Responsibility:
At Wayfair we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations coordinating in-kind product donations empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfairs broader mission of helping everyone anywhere create their sense of home.