Procurement Associate

Beacon Hill is seeking a Procurement Consultant for a client in the financial services/investment industry. This contract opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional with approximately four years of experience supporting purchasing operations, vendor management, contract administration, and sourcing activities. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and bring strong organizational skills, stakeholder management experience, and exposure to ERP systems such as Workday.

Procurement Operations

• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase order processing.
• Support spot buys and low-value purchasing activities.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and due diligence.
• Provide invoice processing and accounts payable support.
• Track supplier deliveries and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Monitor and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, and supplier records.
• Respond to procurement mailbox inquiries and support ad hoc stakeholder requests.

Contract Administration

• Review, edit, and support execution of contracts and procurement agreements to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
• Coordinate contract approvals and signatures with internal stakeholders and legal teams.
• Manage contract lifecycle activities including version control, document management, and renewal/expiration tracking.
• Respond to inquiries regarding contract status and procurement documentation.
• Maintain organized procurement records and supporting documentation.

Sourcing & Vendor Support

• Create, review, and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Support vendor registration and onboarding efforts.
• Collect supplier quotes, compare bids, and prepare evaluation summaries.
• Coordinate communications with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, and procurement matters.
• Resolve routine supplier issues, including delivery delays and invoice discrepancies.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Prepare procurement reports and support spend analysis initiatives.
• Track supplier performance and procurement metrics.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and sourcing processes.
• Maintain supplier databases and procurement master data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Approximately four (4) years of procurement experience.
• Experience supporting purchasing, vendor management, sourcing, and contract administration activities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday or a similar ERP system.
• Experience within financial services, professional services, consulting, or corporate environments.
• Exposure to contract management and supplier onboarding.
• Experience with procurement reporting, spend analysis, and process improvement initiatives.