Procurement & Contract Compliance Manager (Temp)

Hours:40 per week
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm (3-month contract with potential for permanent placement)
Reports To: Finance and Operations

Supervisory Responsibility: None initially; future oversight potential based on organizational needs

Location: Brockton MA Office (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)

Who We Are:
BAMSI has been bringing people and services together since 1975. We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization providing critical health and human services to thousands of individuals across Massachusetts. As we navigate a critical period of operational and financial stabilization we are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Procurement & Contract Compliance Manager to strengthen our purchasing operations vendor oversight and contract governance.

Why This Role Matters:
This position will play a key role in identifying cost-saving opportunities reducing financial risk improving internal controls and ensuring procurement activities align with organizational policies and funding requirements. This role requires a hands-on leader who is comfortable navigating complex vendor relationships conducting detailed audits implementing process improvements and partnering cross-functionally with Finance Facilities IT Operations and Leadership teams.

What Youll Do:

• Conduct detailed reviews and audits of existing vendor contracts purchasing agreements and procurement practices to identify financial risk inefficiencies duplicative services and cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead organization-wide procurement and purchasing initiatives with a focus on compliance transparency and operational efficiency.
• Develop implement and maintain purchasing policies procedures and internal controls that support organizational accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate vendor performance contract utilization pricing structures and renewal timelines to support strategic decision-making.
• Negotiate pricing terms and service agreements with vendors and suppliers to ensure best value and service quality for the organization.
• Partner closely with Finance Facilities Accounting IT HR and operational leadership on procurement planning and purchasing strategy.
• Oversee and strengthen purchasing workflows and approval structures within Acumatica and related financial systems.
• Monitor purchasing activity and prepare regular reporting and analysis related to spending trends realized savings contract exposure and procurement compliance.
• Support Accounts Payable and Finance functions related to invoice processing expense systems vendor setup and purchasing reconciliation.
• Ensure procurement activities align with applicable nonprofit state federal and grant-funded purchasing requirements.
• Assist leadership with vendor rationalization contract standardization and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in special projects operational reviews and financial stabilization initiatives as assigned by executive leadership.

What We Offer:

• Temp-to-Perm Structure: A 3-month contract opportunity with the potential for permanent placement based on performance and organizational fit.
• Strategic Impact: The opportunity to lead procurement transformation during a critical period of organizational stabilization and growth.
• Mission-Driven Culture: The satisfaction of knowing your work directly strengthens the financial health and operational integrity of a respected nonprofit.

What You Bring (Requirements):

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Finance Business Administration Supply Chain Management Accounting or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 57 years of progressive experience in procurement purchasing finance contract management vendor management or operational auditing.
• Contract Expertise: Strong experience reviewing and negotiating contracts and managing third-party vendor relationships required.
• Analytical Skills: Experience conducting detailed financial purchasing or compliance analysis with strong attention to operational risk and cost containment.
• Knowledge: Understanding of procurement best practices internal controls and purchasing compliance standards.
• Technical Skills: Experience working within ERP or financial systems required; experience with Acumatica and Concur strongly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Attributes: Self-directed highly organized capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and able to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong investigative mindset with the ability to identify root causes process gaps and operational inefficiencies.
• Comfortable operating in periods of organizational change restructuring or process transformation.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and follow-through.
• Collaborative solutions-oriented approach with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.

Bonus (Preferred but not required):

• Understanding of state contract purchasing procedures and nonprofit funding environments.