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Procurement Consultant

MassMutual

Hartford, CT
23 days ago

Job Description

Join MassMutual as a Procurement Consultant to manage supplier relationships, negotiate deals, and provide analytical support. This role involves collaboration across various departments to ensure effective sourcing and supplier management, making a meaningful impact on the company's procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive key sourcing events and negotiations
  • Manage and negotiate deals for select supplier relationships
  • Coordinate with various departments for effective sourcing
  • Champion third party risk management compliance
  • Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies
  • Collaborate with teams to align key contracting elements
  • Lead supplier onboarding and offboarding activities
  • Determine and lead supplier specific ongoing monitoring plan

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
  • Capable of handling broad-scope projects independently
  • Team player with collaboration skills
  • Extensive experience in negotiating agreements
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Ability to lead through transition
  • Demonstrated communication and leadership skills

Benefits & Perks

Regular meetings with the Procurement TeamOne-on-one meetings with managerMentorship opportunitiesNetworking opportunitiesAccess to learning content on DegreedIndustry leading pay and benefits