• Location: Boston MA
• Type: Perm
• Job #25793

Company Overview:
A leading global private investment firm with approximately $215 billion in assets under management is seeking a Senior Associate for its Procurement team. This role will focus on managing several categories of indirect spend, including Communications, ESG, Compliance, and HR.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as category lead for Communications, ESG, Compliance, and HR; collaborate on additional indirect spend categories as opportunities arise
• Lead the contract review and negotiation process for assigned categories; partner with Legal counsel to ensure adherence to firm standards
• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including senior leadership and Partner-level audiences
• Execute sourcing initiatives and partner on RFPs based on identified opportunities across assigned and adjacent categories
• Serve as a subject matter expert and key process owner for the firm’s ERP system as it relates to procurement operations
• Apply deep knowledge of ERP best practices to advise on system usage and support configuration or process improvements
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to support the end-to-end P.O. process and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls
• Create informed, innovative category strategies; drive continuous improvement activities to optimize supplier services, pricing, and internal demand
• Conduct diligence on new suppliers and project manage onboarding
• Contribute to the documentation of initiatives and supplier records in Procurement’s systems

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of procurement experience, with meaningful time in sourcing and category management roles
• Experience in financial services, private equity, or other industries with a comparable operating environment is strongly preferred
• Strong client service orientation with a demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior stakeholders
• Fluency using AI tools to support analysis, research, contract review, and other procurement workflows
• Hands-on experience managing and working within an ERP system
• Working knowledge of standard contracting terms; experience leading contract negotiations with limited supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; comfort creating and delivering presentations in PowerPoint

Compensation:
Salary: $95,000 – $110,000, Plus Bonus