Senior Procurement Analyst

Massachusetts Port Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Supportive culture

Opportunities for growth

Safe, healthy work environment

Community impact

Job summary

Massachusetts Port Authority in Boston seeks a Senior Procurement Analyst to lead end-to-end procurement activities, from strategic planning and solicitation management to contract execution and vendor engagement.

You will use data analytics to drive transparent, policy‑compliant purchasing, maintain procurement systems and documentation, and collaborate across departments to strengthen sourcing decisions and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years purchasing experience with ability to analyze RFP responses and perform data analysis.
• Knowledge of e-procurement; exposure to supplier diversity, sustainability/NetZero, and EV fleet equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads procurement planning by assessing departmental needs, defining requirements, and maintaining schedules.
• Manages fair and compliant solicitations with RFP/RFQ materials and vendor evaluation.
• Coordinates contracts and service agreements with Legal, updates systems, and monitors timely execution and payments.
• Analyzes procurement data with stakeholders and recommends improvements for efficiency, transparency, and value.

Skills

Procurement analytics

Vendor management

RFP/RFQ evaluation

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

PeopleSoft

Job description

The Massachusetts Port Authority is Going Above and Beyond for your career. We are a dynamic organization that connects people and businesses to the global community by air, land, and sea. Our employees are essential in moving planes, cargo, and cruise ships safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We are an economic engine, managing real estate assets where people live, work, and play. Together, the properties we own and operate generate $20 billion for the region’s economy.

Administration and Finance is dedicated to effectively and responsibly planning, managing, and accounting for Massport’s financial resources. We strive to support the Authority’s overarching mission by maintaining exemplary standards of excellence, fostering financial sustainability, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial operations. Leveraging meticulous planning, efficient management, and accurate reporting, we employ data analytics and forecasting to drive informed decision-making. Through collaboration with our operating departments, we aim to empower sustained growth and success of the Authority, while contributing to the economic vitality of the region and the fulfillment of our stakeholders’ expectations.

ABOUT YOU

As a Senior Procurement Analyst, you bring strong judgment, analytical thinking, and a commitment to fairness that helps you navigate complex procurement decisions with clarity and integrity. You communicate openly with stakeholders, build constructive vendor relationships, and foster collaboration across departments. You manage details with precision, adapt quickly to shifting operational needs, and use data, technology, and process improvements to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and overall value in procurement operations.

What you will do:

• Leads procurement planning by assessing departmental needs, defining requirements, and maintaining tools and schedules that ensure continuity of goods and services.
• Manages fair and compliant solicitations by developing RFP/RFQ materials, facilitating evaluation processes, and overseeing vendor selection and award decisions.
• Administers contracts and service agreements by coordinating with Legal, processing updates in procurement systems, and monitoring active agreements for timely execution and payments.
• Engages stakeholders and vendors, analyzes procurement data, and recommends improvements that increase efficiency, transparency, and value across procurement operations.

What you offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 3-5 years of purchasing experience with demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret RFP responses and perform data analysis.
• Knowledge of e‑procurement practices, with preferred exposure to supplier diversity initiatives, sustainability and NetZero practices, and procurement of EV fleet equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with procurement or accounting systems such as Oracle Fusion or PeopleSoft; professional purchasing certifications are preferred, along with strong verbal and written communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

Collaboration with colleagues at all levels of leadership from all different disciplines, from Aviation to Maritime and beyond. Every day is different at Massport and the breadth of our impact on the Massachusetts region through our facilities provides many opportunities for our employees to grow, learn, and explore the many areas of our business. Our business is all about connecting. We support and take pride in the employees that make those connections possible each and every day.

• Work/life balance
• A supportive and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for growth
• Providing safe, healthy, and secure work environment
• Supporting the people and businesses of New England
• Achieving results and having positive impact
• Being good neighbors in the communities we serve
• Protecting the environment
  

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $92,000 annually and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, training, specialized skills, and overall qualifications.

The Senior Procurement Analyst leads end to end procurement activities—from strategic planning and solicitation management to contract execution and vendor engagement—to ensure efficient, transparent, and policy compliant purchasing across the Authority. It also provides analytical insights, maintains procurement systems and documentation, and drives continuous improvements that strengthen sourcing decisions and operational effectiveness.