Procurement Associate

EF Education First / Hult

70d

About The Position

EF Education First is currently looking for an ambitious, driven, and enthusiastic Procurement Associate to join our office in Cambridge, MA. In this role, you will lead the sourcing activities for EF’s external vendor needs in the US, primarily in the technology and software spaces. You will consult with EF business partners to understand each EF Product’s unique needs and define and lead the introduction of optimal sourcing methods that balance cost, risk, quality, and speed. Additionally, you will manage the implementation of a procurement process aligned with business priorities, values, and vision, as well as effective contract management practices, supplier due diligence, and supplier risk management. You will take ownership for and lead process improvement as part of the procurement transformation plan, manage the contract renewal process ensuring contract compliance, business alignment, and procurement best practices, and leverage data analytics to evaluate supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and inform strategic sourcing decisions.

Requirements

• 3+ years relevant work experience in procurement and contract management.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and principles, commercial and legal constructs, and financial models.
• Background or familiarity in technology is a plus with knowledge and understanding of spend categories such as infrastructure, software licensing and hardware at a technical and market level.
• Superb problem-solving and relationship-building skills in complex supplier and internal customer relationship environments.
• Self-promoter able to get others behind them and expand reach within the organization.
• Well-organized; able to prioritize and manage a changing workload and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery.
• Confidence to work with ambiguity, assess risk and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing activities for EF’s external vendor needs in the US, primarily in the technology and software spaces.
• Consult with EF business partners to understand each EF Product’s unique needs.
• Define and lead the introduction of optimal sourcing methods that balance cost, risk, quality, and speed.
• Define and manage the implementation of a procurement process aligned with business priorities, values, and vision.
• Define and manage the implementation of effective contract management practices, supplier due diligence, and supplier risk management.
• Take ownership for and lead process improvement as part of the procurement transformation plan.
• Manage the contract renewal process ensuring contract compliance, business alignment, and procurement best practices.
• Leverage data analytics to evaluate supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Apply data-driven insights to support procurement strategy, enhance contract negotiations, and maximize value from technology investments.

Benefits

• Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops.
• Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays.
• Exciting business travel opportunities.
• 25% company match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, legal and pet insurance.
• Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Access to fertility care and family-building support.
• Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement.
• Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program.
• Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility.
• EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more).
• Discounts at local venues and businesses.
• Amazing offices designed to match the caliber of the people who work there, plus the flexibility of working from home one day a week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees