Senior Procurement Specialist

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexion Systems & Engineering Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to drive indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, and P2P operations.

You will lead RFx/RFP processes, negotiate contracts with Legal, and manage supplier relationships in a large enterprise setting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in indirect procurement, end-to-end sourcing programs, and proficiency with major P2P platforms such as Zycus, Coupa, SAP Ariba, GEP, or Ivalua.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Extensive indirect procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience leading RFx/RFP processes end-to-end.
• Direct contract negotiation with Legal teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFx/RFP processes and supplier evaluations across indirect categories.
• Negotiate supplier contracts with Legal and internal stakeholders.
• Manage requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, and confirmations.
• Support P2P operations and ensure policy compliance.
• Evaluate vendor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Guide internal users on procurement systems and processes.
• Support supplier programs and catalog implementations.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Zycus

Coupa

SAP Ariba

GEP

Ivalua

Job description

Title: Senior Procurement Specialist Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type Duration: 6+ months contract, possible temp to perm Pay rate: up to $31.13/hr DOE Job Location: East Coast Work Model: Remote Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift Job#: bh1665

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations within a large enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing end-to-end sourcing initiatives, negotiating vendor contracts, and working with enterprise procurement platforms such as Zycus, Coupa, or SAP Ariba.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RFx/RFP processes, supplier evaluations, and strategic sourcing initiatives across indirect procurement categories.
• Negotiate supplier contracts in collaboration with Legal and internal business stakeholders.
• Manage procurement activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, and supplier order confirmations.
• Support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Evaluate vendor performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and develop alternative supply sources.
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting support to internal stakeholders using procurement systems.
• Support supplier programs, catalog implementations, and procurement process improvements.
• Manage indirect spend categories, including Corporate Services, IT, Telecommunications, Facilities/MRO, and Contractor Services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent college degree required.
• Extensive experience in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing within a large corporate or enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing RFx/RFP processes and end-to-end sourcing initiatives.
• Direct experience negotiating supplier contracts and collaborating with Legal teams.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, such as Zycus, Coupa, SAP Ariba, GEP, or Ivalua.
• Strong understanding of supplier management, purchasing operations, and procurement compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a procurement professional who can independently manage sourcing initiatives, navigate complex enterprise procurement processes, and effectively partner with Legal, suppliers, and internal business teams. Experience with indirect procurement, contract negotiations, and enterprise P2P systems is essential.