We are currently seeking candidates for a Procurement Contract Analyst opportunity at a top-tier investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Procurement Contract Analyst will be responsible for overseeing contract lifecycle activities, preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of supplier and vendor agreements, and conducting data analysis and market benchmarking. The ideal candidate will have 2-5+ years of supplier contracting experience.
This is a 5-month contract opportunity, paying between $27-$33/hour (depending on experience). This is a hybrid role out of their office in Boston, MA.
Responsibilities
- Oversee contract lifecycle activities, including work orders, renewals, extensions, and terminations.
- Prepare, review, and negotiate a variety of supplier and vendor agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Conduct data analysis and market benchmarking to inform category strategies and support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Manage, review, and assess requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) submissions to support vendor selection and procurement decisions.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and contribute to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across various departments to support supplier management activities and ensure effective coordination throughout the procurement process.
- Familiarity with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) frameworks, processes, and programs is preferred.
- Provide additional support as needed.
Qualifications
- 2-5+ years of supplier contracting experience (Licensed Attorneys preferred, but not required).
- Ability to independently negotiate supplier agreements with minimal guidance or involvement from legal counsel.
- Strong contract negotiation skills across diverse agreement types, with knowledge of data privacy, AI-related agreements, and financial services is preferred but not required.
- Strong technical skills, including experience with procurement software, the Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, and benchmarking systems.
- Demonstrated success achieving key performance targets related to cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) limits, cost savings, payment timelines, and other procurement metrics.
- Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and proactively identify next steps without direct supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple projects/contracts simultaneously while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Proven ability to oversee multiple procurement categories and strategic initiatives simultaneously, with knowledge of business practices and operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.