Senior Procurement Consultant - Indirect Sourcing

JOB TITLE: Senior Procurement Consultant – Indirect Sourcing JOB LOCATION: Providence RI (Hybrid: 50% onsite, 50% remote) office Monday/Tuesdays) WAGE RANGE*: $55-65/hr. JOB NUMBER: LotteryPRO3 JOB DESCRIPTION: Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Lead sourcing initiatives for assigned categories, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs. Execute category strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and value creation. Conduct spend analysis, supplier evaluations, market research, and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities. Lead supplier negotiations and support contract development and execution in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving continuous improvement and innovation. Procurement Operations & Process Excellence Support the adoption and optimization of the SAP Ariba procurement platform, leveraging system capabilities to improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience. Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle. Continuously evaluate and improve procurement workflows through digital solutions, process innovation, and automation. Support supplier onboarding, procurement governance, and operational improvement initiatives as needed. Assist in resolving procurement-related issues through collaboration with Finance, Accounts Payable, IT, Legal, ERP, and business teams. Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, industry regulations, delegated authority requirements, and SOX controls. Partner closely with Operations, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align procurement activities with organizational goals. Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and facilitate stakeholder alignment throughout the procurement process. Represent Procurement in strategic projects and transformation initiatives across US and European markets. Develop and deliver training, guidance, and best practices to support procurement process adoption and compliance. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities * While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.