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Procurement Consultant

MassMutual

Springfield, MA
1 month ago

Job Description

Join MassMutual as a Procurement Consultant, where you will manage supplier relationships and negotiate deals to ensure cost-effective purchasing aligned with company policies. This role requires strong analytical and strategic negotiation skills, making a significant impact on the organization’s sourcing operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate deals
  • Facilitate sourcing events and provide analytical support
  • Coordinate with various departments for effective sourcing
  • Champion third party risk management compliance
  • Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies
  • Lead supplier onboarding and offboarding activities
  • Determine and lead supplier specific ongoing monitoring plans

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years procurement, sourcing and negotiation experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.S. in business or related fields
  • Experience in financial or insurance industry
  • Experience in working complex sourcing projects
  • Experience creating and leading RFI/RFX sourcing activities
  • Strong understanding of supplier management activities
  • Ability to handle broad-scope projects independently
  • Team player with collaboration skills
  • Extensive experience in negotiating agreements
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Demonstrated communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to lead through transition