Procurement Senior Specialist

MFS Investment Management • Boston, MA

17h • $62,500 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Senior Specialist works with internal business partners to acquire goods and services at the best overall value for MFS. The role provides analysis to support decision-making and supplier negotiations, and uses discretion and judgment while following established procedures to bid, analyze, negotiate, and coordinate the timely and accurate processing of company procurement requests.

The position also manages procurement programs and supplier relationships, resolves issues, supports the Peoplesoft eProcurement application, and may lead special projects or analysis.

Requirements

• 2–5+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload and complex priorities effectively.
• Action-oriented approach, superior attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, customer service, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel and SharePoint.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Peoplesoft experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests for completeness and proper authorization before creating and issuing purchase orders to suppliers.
• Work with business partners to understand requirements, determine an appropriate vendor, obtain bids, and provide analysis.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Manage the daily operation of procurement programs, such as the Procurement Card Program or Office Supply Program.
• Take responsibility for special projects or analysis.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships, identify issues, and work with suppliers to resolve problems.
• Provide training and support for the Peoplesoft eProcurement application.

Benefits

• Competitive incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.
• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of base salary to a retirement account separate from the company-sponsored 401(k).
• Education assistance of $100 monthly, up to a $10,000 lifetime maximum, paid directly to the loan provider.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually.
• Access to discounted tutors and college coaches.
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves, including 20 weeks for maternity leave and 12 weeks for parental and caregiver leaves.
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an employer contribution to a Health Savings Account.
• Tax-deferred commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Wellness programs, including webinars, an employee assistance program focused on mental health, a subsidized fitness benefit through Wellhub, virtual personal training, and well-being apps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level