Procurement Contracts Analyst

The Procurement Contract Analyst will be responsible for overseeing contract lifecycle activities, preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of supplier and vendor agreements, and conducting data analysis and market benchmarking. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple projects/contracts simultaneously while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Procurement Contracts Analyst

We are currently seeking candidates for a Procurement Contract Analyst opportunity at a top-tier investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Procurement Contract Analyst will be responsible for overseeing contract lifecycle activities, preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of supplier and vendor agreements, and conducting data analysis and market benchmarking. The ideal candidate will have 2-5+ years of supplier contracting experience.

This is a 5-month contract opportunity, paying between $27-$33/hour (depending on experience). This is a hybrid role out of their office in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee contract lifecycle activities, including work orders, renewals, extensions, and terminations.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate a variety of supplier and vendor agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct data analysis and market benchmarking to inform category strategies and support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Manage, review, and assess requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) submissions to support vendor selection and procurement decisions.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements and contribute to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across various departments to support supplier management activities and ensure effective coordination throughout the procurement process.
• Familiarity with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) frameworks, processes, and programs is preferred.
• Provide additional support as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2-5+ years of supplier contracting experience (Licensed Attorneys preferred, but not
• required).
• Ability to independently negotiate supplier agreements with minimal guidance or involvement from legal counsel.
• Strong contract negotiation skills across diverse agreement types, with knowledge of data privacy, AI-related agreements, and financial services is preferred but not required.
• Strong technical skills, including experience with procurement software, the Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, and benchmarking systems.
• Demonstrated success achieving key performance targets related to cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) limits, cost savings, payment timelines, and other procurement metrics.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and proactively identify next steps without direct supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple projects/contracts simultaneously while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple procurement categories and strategic initiatives simultaneously, with knowledge of business practices and operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.

For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Morgan at marakelian@daleyaa.com.