Procurement Manager

Wolf & Company, P.C.•Boston, MA

3d•$125,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Wolf is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our growing and well-established national firm. The Procurement Manager is responsible for executing procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance across the organization, all while minimizing risk. This role leads day-to-day sourcing, vendor management, contract administration, and renewal activities to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. At the Manager level, this role is hands-on, execution-focused, and serves as a key partner to internal stakeholders by providing guidance on vendor selection, contract terms, and procurement best practices. Boston preferred, though not required. This role is primarily remote with occasional onsite visits to the Boston office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field required
5–8 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, contract management, or a related function
Demonstrated experience managing vendor contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, and service agreements
Proven ability to track, manage, and negotiate contract renewals effectively
Strong experience reviewing contractual terms and conditions with a risk-aware mindset
Experience managing and negotiating contracts with software and IT vendors
Ability to identify and prevent unfavorable commercial arrangements
Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, and Risk teams on contract review and compliance matters
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; comfortable advising managers and senior leaders

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement, contract management, or ERP systems preferred
Professional procurement certification (CPSM, CIPS, CSCP) a plus

Responsibilities

Vendor Contract & Procurement Management
Own and manage Wolf’s vendor contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and related vendor agreements
Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement and contract-related inquiries across the firm
Lead contract negotiation, execution, amendments, and renewals in collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendors
Maintain accurate and organized contract records and documentation
Contract Review, Renewal & Negotiation
Proactively track contract terms and renewal dates to support timely planning and decision-making
Establish and manage renewal reminders and workflows to prevent auto-renewals and unfavorable contract extensions
Lead negotiations for renewals, pricing adjustments, and updated terms in alignment with firm priorities
Balance cost control, service quality, and risk when evaluating renewal and negotiation outcomes
Terms, Conditions & Risk Oversight
Review contractual terms and conditions prior to execution to ensure alignment with firm requirements; and work to set up and standardize those requirements
Partner with Legal, Finance, and Risk teams to identify and address contractual risks
Ensure the firm does not enter non-conforming contracts (e.g., revenue-sharing, percentage-of-revenue, or similar fee-based arrangements) without required approvals
Evaluate contracts for compliance with firm policies, insurance requirements, and regulatory obligations
Compliance, Governance & Contract Adherence
Maintain visibility into key contract provisions, including pricing, service levels, termination rights, data security, and confidentiality terms
Review and improve processes currently in place to monitor vendor and internal adherence to contractual obligations
Identify, document, and escalate non-compliance or performance issues as appropriate
Stakeholder Partnership & Process Improvement
Collaborate with IT, Finance, HR, Facilities, Operations, and other teams on vendor selection, onboarding, and contract optimization
Provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement standards, contract requirements, and risk considerations
Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, improve contract standardization, and enhance vendor oversight
Build and maintain relationships with Wolf’s Client & Corporate Services leaders to ensure current and future vendor needs are met in a coordinated and streamlined way (e.g., following Information Services architecture guidance)