Procurement Senior Specialist - Multi-Commodity

Opportunity ID 9852/*generated inline style */ Department Practice Management/*generated inline style */ Location(s) Hartford/*generated inline style */ State Connecticut /*generated inline style */ Function Information Technology/*generated inline style */ Job Description As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a for a Procurement Senior Specialist – Multi-Commodity to join the Corporate Services team. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.YOUR TEAM.  The Procurement Senior Specialist – Multi-Commodity will support the continued growth and maturity of the firm’s procurement function. This role will help drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract review, cost optimization, and procurement governance across a broad range of indirect spend categories. The Procurement Senior Specialist will partner closely with business stakeholders to understand purchasing needs, evaluate supplier options, support negotiations, and ensure procurement activity aligns with firm policies, budget expectations, risk requirements, and business priorities. WHY COHNREZNICK? At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer. YOUR ROLE.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead sourcing activities across multiple indirect spend categories, including professional services, facilities, office services, marketing, HR-related services, financial services, business operations, travel, supplies, and other business services. Partner with stakeholders to define business requirements, evaluate suppliers, compare pricing, and recommend sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, risk, compliance, and business need. Support supplier selection, onboarding, performance management, renewal reviews, and vendor rationalization efforts. Negotiate supplier pricing, service levels, commercial terms, and contract protections in partnership with business owners, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders. Review supplier agreements before Legal review to confirm business terms, pricing, service requirements, renewal language, approvals, and procurement documentation are complete and accurate. Identify opportunities to reduce cost, consolidate spend, standardize buying channels, improve supplier value, and strengthen procurement compliance. Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier records, approval history, savings tracking, and other procurement materials to support governance and audit readiness. Contribute to procurement process improvements, tools, templates, workflows, reporting, and automation initiatives. YOUR EXPERIENCE.  The successful candidate will have: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or a related field required. 6+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, or related business operations. Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier evaluations, pricing analysis, contract negotiations, and vendor management across multiple indirect spend categories. Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract review, supplier governance, cost analysis, and stakeholder management. Ability to analyze spend data, supplier proposals, pricing models, total cost of ownership, and business impacts. Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and project management skills. Preferred QualificationsProcurement or supply chain certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CPM, CPP, or similar. Experience in professional services, financial services, tax, audit, advisory, or business services environments. Familiarity with procurement, ERP, contract management, or workflow tools such as SAP, Coupa, Oracle, Workday, Ariba, or similar platforms. Experience developing sourcing templates, vendor scorecards, savings trackers, procurement policies, or supplier governance models. Key CompetenciesStrategic sourcing and category support Vendor management and supplier performance Contract and commercial review Cost analysis and value delivery Stakeholder partnership and communication Procurement governance and compliance Process improvement and change support Demonstrated experience in the financial services, tax, audit, or advisory sectors is highly desirable.In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick. "CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. 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