Strategic Sourcing Services Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Boston, United States The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Full time

Job Description

Are you ready to be a key player in driving statewide contracts that serve public entities across Massachusetts? Join our dynamic team as a Strategic Sourcing Services Coordinator In this role, you'll be at the heart of our Strategic Sourcing Unit, supporting the development and management of multi-million-dollar contracts. Your creativity and innovation will shine as you assist our Strategic Sourcing leads with administrative tasks and coordination, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide top-notch customer service to vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Support sourcing strategy, negotiations, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with the Sourcing Team on contract bids, renewals, and re-openings.
  • Keep senior leadership informed with regular briefings on contract status and performance.
  • Coordinate activities between Sourcing, Finance, and vendors to ensure timely payments.
  • Maintain office systems and procedures to optimize efficiency.
  • Interface with internal and external contacts at all levels.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office 365 tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with acute attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
  • Ability to establish rapport and effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with MMARS and COMMBUYS systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of Commonwealth procurement processes, policies, and procedures a plus.

At the Operational Services Division, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where every voice is heard and valued. Join us in our journey towards fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles guiding our operations and partnerships. Apply now to be part of our exciting team and learn more about our DEI initiatives

The Operational Services Division values staff diversity and contributions to an inclusive working and learning environment.

DEI Value Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are integral to the Operational Services Division's (OSD's) mandate to oversee transparent and equitable practices through a variety of public services and programs within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OSD commits to cultivating and nurturing a diverse workforce, which is reflective of the communities we serve and recognized as our greatest strength. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are our core principles, guiding us in who we aspire to be in our business operations and partnerships.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in work simplification, management analysis, program analysis, methods analysis, economic analysis, fiscal analysis, financial analysis, budget analysis or in program administration or program management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for the required experience.


III. A Bachelor's degree or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management, public administration, industrial engineering or industrial management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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