Procurement Strategy And Governance Consultant

Procurement Strategy and Governance Consultant – Procurement Center of Excellence Procurement Operational Excellence and DesignFull-Time (Hybrid - Boston, MA or Springfield, MA) The OpportunityThe 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 TeamThe 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 standardsConnecting and streamlining end-to-end source-to-pay processesPartnering with Innovation and Data teams to enable technology capabilitiesDriving continuous improvement to reduce cost, increase efficiency, and enhance the procurement experience The ImpactReporting 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 complianceDefine and govern core processes, ensuring controls are embedded and consistently executedEstablish frameworks to measure performance and ensure progress is visibleDrive continuous improvement across the procurement organizationSupport 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. ResponsibilitiesMaintain and improve the procurement control framework, including monitoring effectiveness, addressing gaps, and supporting audit readinessOwn and maintain procurement policies, standards, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with business processesDesign and implement tools and frameworks that make processes easy to access, understand, and consistently followPartner across teams (e.G., CFPMO, Readiness, Innovation & Data, Contracts, P2P) to drive initiatives and continuous improvementProvide clear guidance on project execution and ensure alignment to expectations, standards, and changesLead or support initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and overall outcomesDevelop and track key metrics to provide visibility into performance across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management The Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent5+ years of experience in Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Management, Risk Management, or equivalent consulting experience The Ideal QualificationsExperience working in a procurement center of excellence, shared services, or matrixed environmentExperience partnering with Audit, Compliance, or Risk teams in a regulated environmentFamiliarity with control frameworks, governance, and audit processesExperience leading or supporting process design, governance, or continuous improvement initiativesStrong 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 managementStrong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skillsBachelor’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-MM1MassMutual 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. California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.