Senior Procurement Associate

Atlantic Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Boston is seeking a Senior Procurement Associate to oversee sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations. This role involves supporting strategic sourcing across multiple indirect spend categories while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in procurement processes. The ideal candidate should possess strong stakeholder management, analytical skills, and a solid background in procurement operations with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with ERP systems and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience.
• Experience with indirect spend categories is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and sourcing activities across various business functions.
• Support supplier selection initiatives and vendor evaluations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Procurement operations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Coupa, Oracle, etc.)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A highly collaborative and fast-paced organization is seeking a Senior Procurement Associate to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations across multiple indirect spend categories.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, building strong internal partnerships, and driving process improvements in a dynamic environment. The team is open to candidates ranging from high-potential early-career professionals to more seasoned procurement specialists, provided they bring strong sourcing and stakeholder management capabilities.

The position offers broad exposure across procurement strategy, sourcing initiatives, vendor management, ERP/process optimization, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and sourcing activities across a variety of indirect spend areas and operational business functions
• Support supplier selection initiatives, competitive bid processes, and vendor evaluations
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support business objectives
• Assist with contract review, pricing discussions, vendor onboarding, and procurement-related documentation
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Accounts Payable, Compliance, and Operations
• Monitor supplier performance, support issue resolution efforts, and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Contribute to spend analysis, reporting, procurement tracking, and data management initiatives
• Support procurement system usage, ERP data accuracy, and operational workflow improvements
• Help drive efficiency initiatives related to purchasing processes, supplier management, and reporting visibility
• Participate in sourcing projects and procurement initiatives while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with internal business stakeholders across multiple departments
• Partner with suppliers to manage performance, issue resolution, and ongoing service delivery
• Support senior leadership and cross-functional teams with procurement guidance and sourcing recommendations

Operational & Procurement Support

• Assist with contract review, negotiation, and vendor onboarding processes in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Help manage purchase order workflows and support procurement compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure smooth procurement operations

Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Maintain procurement-related data integrity within ERP and procurement systems
• Support reporting, spend analytics, and operational tracking activities
• Contribute to workflow optimization and procurement best practices across the organization
• Assist with adoption and utilization of procurement tools and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management experience
• Experience supporting sourcing initiatives, supplier management, or procurement operations
• Exposure to indirect spend categories strongly preferred
• Familiarity with RFP/RFx processes and vendor negotiations
• Experience working within ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa, Oracle, Ariba, Dynamics, or similar platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with business teams and external suppliers
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to strategic sourcing or category management
• Experience supporting procurement process improvements or spend analysis initiatives
• Familiarity with supplier onboarding, procurement compliance, or contract administration
• Experience in corporate, consulting, professional services, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, or other complex business environments