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aTyr Pharma unlocks purchasing simplicity, speed, and ROI with Fraxion

aTyr Pharma replaced manual, paper-based purchase orders and walk-around approvals with Fraxion’s automated procurement system. With streamlined requisitions, automated approval workflows, real-time visibility and audit trails, and seamless finance integration, the biotherapeutics company cut purchasing from hours to 1–2 minutes, reduced onboarding from an hour to five minutes, and achieved clear ROI.

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aTyr Pharma

Industry: Biotherapeutics
home Headquarters: USA
Employees: 55

COMPANY OVERVIEW

aTyr Pharma is a biotherapeutics company engaged in the discovery and development of innovative medicines based on novel biological pathways. aTyr’s research and development efforts are concentrated on a newly discovered area of biology, the extracellular functionality and signaling pathways of tRNA synthetases.

BEFORE FRAXION

Before implementing Fraxion, aTyr Pharma relied on a manual, paper-based purchasing system that created significant delays and inefficiencies. Purchase orders had to be completed by hand and physically walked through multiple approval steps, often waiting for managers or procurement staff to be available to sign off. This cumbersome process made it difficult to meet the company’s tight project timelines, especially when ordering specialized items essential to their research. The lack of an automated system also meant limited visibility into purchase tracking and approvals, impacting accountability and slowing down critical operations.

Challenges

aTyr Pharma struggled with:

Manual, paper-based purchasing

The reliance on paper-based purchase orders created slow, time-consuming processes and frequent delays, hindering their ability to meet critical project deadlines.

Cumbersome approval workflow

The manual system required physically tracking down managers for sign-off, delaying approvals and creating bottlenecks in procurement.

Unreliable processes

Approvals depended on the availability of key personnel, leading to unpredictable delays and inefficiencies.

Time-sensitive specialized orders

aTyr Pharma’s unique needs for specialized, project-specific items demanded a fast and efficient ordering process that the manual system could not support.

Lack of transparency and tracking

With no centralized digital system, aTyr lacked visibility into procurement stages, making it difficult to track purchases or enforce accountability.

Time consuming training

The manual process was time-intensive to train new users on.

Solutions

With Fraxion, aTyr Pharma gained:

Real-time visibility and audit trails

The system provided complete transparency for all purchases, with an audit trail to ensure accountability and simplify tracking.

Faster purchasing cycles

Orders that once took hours now take just 1–2 minutes to complete, even from remote locations, enabling teams to move quickly on critical needs.

Seamless integration with finance systems

Fraxion integrates easily with existing finance systems, maintaining approval flows and reducing manual touchpoints.

Ease of use and fast onboarding

The intuitive interface allows users to get started with minimal training, reducing onboarding time from an hour to just five minutes.

Improved efficiency and accuracy

Automated routing and approvals reduced errors and manual delays, supporting the company’s fast- paced R&D operations.

Time savings and proven ROI

The time and efficiency gains delivered clear ROI, helping aTyr achieve operational agility without complex procurement tools.

Ease of use

I’m a big fan of Fraxion, it’s really easy to use. It’s like when somebody picks up an iPhone. They can start using it immediately; it’s so intuitive. It’s the same with Fraxion.

Jason Schnieder

Associate Director Operations | aTyr Pharma

Results

The features driving efficiency and savings for aTyr Pharma

Streamlined purchase requisitions and automated approvals

Purchase requests are entered directly into the system—even remotely—and flow automatically through the approval process, with built-in email notifications to keep stakeholders informed.

Fast, intuitive user experience

The system is user-friendly and easy to adopt, reducing training time from hours to minutes and enabling teams to operate efficiently from day one.

Real-time visibility and audit trails

The platform provides complete transparency for all purchases, with a full audit trail to ensure accountability, support compliance, and simplify tracking.

Seamless finance integration

Fraxion integrates smoothly with aTyr’s finance system, preserving approval flows and enabling accurate, timely financial reporting.

Data-rich approvals for faster decisions

Each request includes detailed descriptions, budget comparisons, and historical data—helping approvers make informed decisions quickly and confidently.

Time savings at scale

Most purchase orders now take just 1–2 minutes to complete, significantly accelerating procurement and reducing administrative overhead.

Time savings

Purchase orders that once took hours now take just 1–2 minutes to complete.

Spend visibility

Complete transparency for every purchase, with full audit trails for accountability and compliance.

Proven ROI

Time and efficiency gains delivered clear ROI without complex procurement tools.

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Fraxion interfaces seamlessly with our finance system. And keeps the full approval flow, so it’s easy for auditors to see that everything’s correct.

We definitely get a good return on investment, that’s for sure.

Jason Schnieder

Associate Director Operations | aTyr Pharma

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