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Procurement Consultant - Professional Services

MassMutual

Springfield, MA
8 days ago

Job Description

Join MassMutual as a Procurement Consultant and leverage your expertise in sourcing and negotiation to manage supplier relationships effectively. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring cost-effective and timely purchases that align with company policies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate deals
  • Facilitate sourcing events and provide analytical support
  • Drive sourcing events leveraging market analysis
  • Coordinate with various departments for effective sourcing
  • Champion compliance with third-party risk management
  • Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies
  • Collaborate with teams to align contracting elements
  • Lead supplier onboarding and offboarding activities
  • Determine ongoing monitoring plans for suppliers

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 verbal and written communication skills
  • Project management and leadership skills
  • Ability to lead through transition

Benefits & Perks

Access to mentorship opportunitiesNetworking opportunitiesAccess to learning contentIndustry leading pay and benefits