Hybrid Procurement Specialist: Strategic Sourcing & Savings

Mapfre; Webster (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Job summary

MAPFRE is seeking a Buyer I / Procurement Specialist in Webster, MA for a hybrid role. You will source goods and services, build strong supplier relationships, and collaborate with internal partners to balance quality, cost, and efficiency.

You will evaluate suppliers, analyze market trends, and support procurement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies. This position offers growth through exposure to strategic projects and supplier management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or related experience preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with procurement systems; SAP experience is a plus.
• CPSM or C.P.M. certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase a wide range of goods and services including technology, software, office furniture, facilities equipment, operational supplies, promotional items, printing services, and service contracts.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to understand needs, define requirements, and recommend solutions balancing quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Evaluate products, services, and suppliers to ensure business requirements are met while identifying opportunities for innovation and cost savings.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships as a liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Stay informed on market trends, emerging products, and industry developments to support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Support supplier selection and qualification by evaluating service, pricing, quality, delivery performance, and social responsibility standards.
• Develop bid specifications, solicit quotations, analyze proposals, and assist with contract development.
• Create and manage purchase orders through the purchasing system.
• Monitor delivery, resolve issues related to shipments, invoicing, backorders, or product quality.
• Coordinate equipment service and maintenance activities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Conduct research and analysis to support procurement initiatives and strategic projects.
• Help ensure procurement practices comply with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Support special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

CPSM/CPM certification

CPSM or CPM certification

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Job description

MAPFRE is seeking a Buyer I / Procurement Specialist in Webster, MA for a hybrid role. You will source goods and services, build strong supplier relationships, and collaborate with internal partners to balance quality, cost, and efficiency.

You will evaluate suppliers, analyze market trends, and support procurement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies. This position offers growth through exposure to strategic projects and supplier management.