Strategic Procurement Lead

Daley and Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC. is seeking a Strategic Procurement Lead for a top-tier financial services firm near Boston, MA. The role focuses on managing sourcing and contract negotiation across Professional Services and driving multi-year category strategies.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in professional services sourcing and contract negotiations, with proven ability to deliver measurable savings and strategic category impact on a 6-month contract basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 7–10+ years of strategic sourcing and contract negotiation experience in Professional Services.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable P&L savings and cost-avoidance.
• Strong negotiation skills with complex contracts and pricing.
• Experience developing Professional Services category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing process from RFP to contract execution.
• Lead large, complex agreements aligning terms, deliverables, and legal considerations.
• Coordinate input from Legal, Security, Privacy, and SMEs during reviews.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Drive RFx activity to optimize cost, quality, and service.
• Promote preferred suppliers, standardized pricing, and approved channels.
• Deliver measurable value through cost savings and cost avoidance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Category strategy

RFP management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Strategic Procurement Lead - Financial Services - Boston, MA

We are currently seeking a Strategic Procurement Lead for a top-tier financial services firm south of Boston, MA. This role reports directly to the Global Head of Professional Services Procurement and is responsible for managing the full sourcing and contract negotiation process across Professional Services, as well as leading the execution of Category Strategy plans. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in professional services sourcing and contract negotiations.

This is a 6-month contract position that will pay $70-74/hr (depending on experience) within a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sourcing process, from RFP through contract execution, including negotiations and contract reviews.
• Lead large, complex agreements, ensuring alignment on commercial terms, deliverables, and legal considerations.
• Coordinate input from Legal, Security, Privacy, and other SMEs during reviews.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Drive competitive bidding (RFx) to optimize cost, quality, and service.
• Promote use of preferred suppliers, standardized pricing, and approved buying channels.
• Deliver measurable impact through cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation.
• Maintain high client satisfaction by ensuring timely, effective outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent deals and engagements while executing category strategy.

Category Leadership

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned with business and functional stakeholder needs.
• Conduct spend and supplier analyses to inform and update strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify and capture cost‑saving opportunities through collaboration and data-driven insights.
• Lead cross-functional teams on major sourcing initiatives and transformation projects.
• Establish and manage preferred supplier programs, standardized pricing, discounts, and onboarding processes.
• Monitor compliance with category strategies, addressing process gaps and minimizing leakage.
• Support training and development of procurement team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of strategic sourcing and contract negotiation experience within Professional Services, with expertise in at least one area (Consulting, HR, Marketing, or Legal).
• Proven ability to deliver measurable P&L savings and cost‑avoidance initiatives.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience managing complex contracts, terms, and pricing structures.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing Professional Services category strategies.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders across functions, including challenging or senior audiences.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, including risk management, information security, and accounts payable processes.
• Resilient, adaptable, and detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.