Procurement Specialist – Boston, MA
We are seeking candidates for a Procurement Specialist to join a leading investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Procurement Specialist will support supplier contract review, negotiation, and procurement initiatives. This role will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to review, draft, and negotiate supplier agreements, manage contract renewals, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of redlining, contract review, and procurement experience within a professional services environment.
This is a 5-month contract position that will pay $27-33/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour workweek. This position supports a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days per week and remote 1 day per week.
Responsibilities:
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Review, draft, redline, and negotiate supplier agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SaaS agreements, and data privacy agreements.
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Manage contract renewals, extensions, work orders, and terminations.
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Review and analyze requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).
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Support supplier relationship management, procurement initiatives, and cost-saving strategies.
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Analyze supplier data and market benchmarks to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
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Identify process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the supplier lifecycle.
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Support third-party risk management and compliance initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Legal Studies, or Supply Chain Management is required.
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2-4 years of supplier contracting or contract negotiation experience; a law degree or attorney license is preferred but not required.
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Experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating various supplier agreements with minimal legal oversight.
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Strong understanding of contract terms, procurement practices, and supplier negotiations.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Workday, and procurement management systems.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities independently while providing excellent customer service.
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Experience with data privacy, artificial intelligence, financial services, or third-party risk management is a plus.
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Familiarity with international business practices and compliance requirements across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC is preferred.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Olivia at [email protected].