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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Requirements:
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