SaaS Sr. Procurement Analyst Consultant-Remote

The Stability of an Industry Leader. The Agility of a Startup! A highly respected, long-standing company within the insurance industry is in need of a Consultant to join their SaaS Procurement department which is effectively a "startup" within the organization. They are currently building this function from the ground up, and need a high-level Procurement Business Partner who is excited by a blank canvas. You we be working directly with their Director of Procurement as his first key hire, you will be the "utility player" of the department. This isn’t a role for someone who wants a rigid, pre-defined manual; it’s for a consultant who thrives on fluidity and is ready to wear many hats. One hour you might be negotiating a complex, high-stakes SaaS contract; the next, you’re collaborating with Marketing or Finance to build out foundational processes. If you want the security of an established corporate headquarters with the fast-paced, "all hands on deck" culture of a new venture, this is your next project. salary: $60 - $70 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors Responsibilities • Architect procurement solutions from scratch, bringing a "builder" mindset to a newly forming department. • Negotiate complex SaaS and Cloud-based vendor contracts, leveraging a deep technical understanding to ensure pricing aligns with the full implementation lifecycle. • Navigate seamlessly between departments (Marketing, HR, Finance, Events) to act as a strategic consultant for their diverse procurement needs. • Drive the full RFX process, implementing category strategies that set the standard for the department’s future. • Analyze market insights and competitor data to proactively suggest pricing strategies and promotional activities. • Cultivate high-impact relationships with vendors, transitioning from initial sourcing to long-term partnership management. • Translate high-level stakeholder goals into prioritized procurement actions, ensuring we hit the mark for internal clients. • Execute with a "no-task-too-small" attitude, balancing high-level strategy with the hands-on research and data analysis required to move the needle. Skills • Procurement of SaaS (4 years of experience is required) • Strategic Sourcing (7 years of experience is required) • Negotiations (4 years of experience is required) • Strategic Planning • Ability to drive results (4 years of experience is required) • Analytical Skills (7 years of experience is required) • Reporting Skills (7 years of experience is required) • Microsoft Office • Vendor Relations (7 years of experience is required) • Research • Data Analysis • Cost Optimization (5 years of experience is required) Qualifications • Years of experience: 7 years • Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job