Procurement Strategy and Governance Consultant

Procurement Strategy and Governance Consultant – Procurement Center of Excellence A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. Procurement Operational Excellence and Design Full-Time (Hybrid - Boston, MA or Springfield, MA) The Opportunity The Procurement Strategy and Governance Consultant plays a key role in shaping how Procurement operates across MassMutual. This is not a traditional sourcing or contracting role—this role focuses on designing, governing, and continuously improving the end-to-end procurement operating model. In this role, you will translate strategy into execution by establishing clear processes, standards, and frameworks that enable Procurement to operate as a unified, high-performing function. You will partner across Procurement, Technology, and the broader business to simplify how work gets done, improve adoption of new capabilities, and ensure our processes deliver measurable value. This is a highly collaborative and visible role where you will bring structure, clarity, and innovation to how Procurement operates—ensuring strong governance, embedded controls, and audit readiness while driving continuous improvement across the organization. The Team The Procurement Strategy and Governance Consultant sits within the Procurement Excellence and Design team and partners closely across all areas of Procurement to define and continuously improve how we work. Defining and maintaining procurement policy and standards Connecting and streamlining end-to-end source-to-pay processes Partnering with Innovation and Data teams to enable technology capabilities Driving continuous improvement to reduce cost, increase efficiency, and enhance the procurement experience The Impact Reporting to the Head of Procurement Excellence and Design, this role is a key contributor in shaping how Procurement operates today and in the future. As a Procurement Strategy and Governance Consultant, you will: Build and maintain standardized processes that improve efficiency and ensure compliance Define and govern core processes, ensuring controls are embedded and consistently executed Establish frameworks to measure performance and ensure progress is visible Drive continuous improvement across the procurement organization Support audit readiness and strengthen the overall control environment This is a highly collaborative role where your ideas, expertise, and initiative will directly influence how Procurement evolves. Responsibilities Maintain and improve the procurement control framework, including monitoring effectiveness, addressing gaps, and supporting audit readiness Own and maintain procurement policies, standards, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with business processes Design and implement tools and frameworks that make processes easy to access, understand, and consistently follow Partner across teams (e.g., CFPMO, Readiness, Innovation & Data, Contracts, P2P) to drive initiatives and continuous improvement Provide clear guidance on project execution and ensure alignment to expectations, standards, and changes Lead or support initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and overall outcomes Develop and track key metrics to provide visibility into performance across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management The Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Management, Risk Management, or equivalent consulting experience The Ideal Qualifications Experience working in a procurement center of excellence, shared services, or matrixed environment Experience partnering with Audit, Compliance, or Risk teams in a regulated environment Familiarity with control frameworks, governance, and audit processes Experience leading or supporting process design, governance, or continuous improvement initiatives Strong background in procurement technologies (e.g., Source-to-Pay platforms such as Ariba, workflow tools such as Levelpath) Knowledge of third-party risk and/or supplier performance management Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Bachelor's degree What You Can Expect at MassMutual MassMutual offers the opportunity to do meaningful work within a purpose-driven organization that values long-term impact over short-term outcomes. In this role, you can expect: Clear areas of ownership and accountability, with work that connects directly to company and customer outcomes A collaborative environment where perspectives are welcomed Access to learning, development, and internal networks that support continuous growth and skill-building over time Employee-led communities and forums that foster connection, learning, and inclusion across the organization A culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship—supported by a company with a strong legacy and a future-focused mindset #LI-MM1 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need. xmvmafu California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.