Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company
Procurement Contract Manager
Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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MassMutual is looking for a dynamic and experienced Contract Manager to lead and manage complex commercial agreements with precision and confidence. In this multifaceted role, you will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging strong communication, organization, and analytical skills to ensure alignment with internal policies and business objectives. You will be responsible for negotiating and drafting contract terms tailored to each deal, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders—such as legal, IT, and enterprise risk—to deliver strategic and compliant outcomes. This role is central to driving operational excellence and mitigating contractual risks in a fast-paced environment. Procurement Team
Full-time
Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
The Opportunity
MassMutual is looking for a dynamic and experienced Contract Manager to lead and manage complex commercial agreements with precision and confidence. In this multifaceted role, you will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging strong communication, organization, and analytical skills to ensure alignment with internal policies and business objectives. You will be responsible for negotiating and drafting contract terms tailored to each deal, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders—such as legal, IT, and enterprise risk—to deliver strategic and compliant outcomes. This role is central to driving operational excellence and mitigating contractual risks in a fast-paced environment.
The Team
On the MassMutual Procurement team, our goal is to enable MassMutual’s mission and vision by providing the right supplier solution at the right time. Our mission is to streamline the procurement process, align supplier partners to meet business needs and continuously increase the value provided to our policyholders.
The Impact
This role involves understanding the underlying business problem and creatively solving it by working with internal stakeholders to gain their input and approvals as necessary, explaining deal terms and risks to the internal engagement manager, and negotiating terms directly with the supplier. You will have a deep support structure in our Procurement organization including Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management, among other dedicated functions.
Requirements of the role include but are not limited to:
Understanding the business drivers behind transactions assigned to you and developing an execution plan As the central point of contact for each contract, you will leverage your organizational skills and influence to ensure deals are negotiated and executed in accordance with business timelines Engaging with internal stakeholders including the line of business, legal, compliance and data security groups to assess risks specific to each transaction Drafting and redlining contracts to ensure that MassMutual is adequately protected from risks by relying upon your skills to assess the impact of deviations from standards and engage internal stakeholders when required Negotiating with suppliers to produce contracts that adhere to MassMutual contracting standards and meet business objectives. Planning and executing negotiation strategy in a timely manner while adjusting to changing circumstances Working closely with the larger Procurement team, and stakeholders as appropriate Identifying inefficiencies in existing procedures, uncovering bottlenecks, and proposing innovative solutions to streamline contracting processes
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of experience in contract evaluation, drafting and redlining
The Ideal Qualifications
Detail-oriented with a consistent track record of accuracy and precision Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively Proven business insight coupled with sharp critical thinking Highly organized with demonstrated time management and problem-solving capabilities Experience in developing and executing strategic contracting and negotiation approaches for sophisticated commercial agreements Proficient in collaborating with diverse procurement teams, including supplier relationship management and category strategy development
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Procurement Team Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
EEO Statement (Opens in new window)
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $86,200.00-$113,100.00
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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Procurement Contract Manager
role at
Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Procurement Contract Manager
role at
Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Opportunity
MassMutual is looking for a dynamic and experienced Contract Manager to lead and manage complex commercial agreements with precision and confidence. In this multifaceted role, you will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging strong communication, organization, and analytical skills to ensure alignment with internal policies and business objectives. You will be responsible for negotiating and drafting contract terms tailored to each deal, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders—such as legal, IT, and enterprise risk—to deliver strategic and compliant outcomes. This role is central to driving operational excellence and mitigating contractual risks in a fast-paced environment. Procurement Team
Full-time
Boston, MA or Springfield, MA
The Opportunity
MassMutual is looking for a dynamic and experienced Contract Manager to lead and manage complex commercial agreements with precision and confidence. In this multifaceted role, you will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging strong communication, organization, and analytical skills to ensure alignment with internal policies and business objectives. You will be responsible for negotiating and drafting contract terms tailored to each deal, while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders—such as legal, IT, and enterprise risk—to deliver strategic and compliant outcomes. This role is central to driving operational excellence and mitigating contractual risks in a fast-paced environment.
The Team
On the MassMutual Procurement team, our goal is to enable MassMutual’s mission and vision by providing the right supplier solution at the right time. Our mission is to streamline the procurement process, align supplier partners to meet business needs and continuously increase the value provided to our policyholders.
The Impact
This role involves understanding the underlying business problem and creatively solving it by working with internal stakeholders to gain their input and approvals as necessary, explaining deal terms and risks to the internal engagement manager, and negotiating terms directly with the supplier. You will have a deep support structure in our Procurement organization including Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management, among other dedicated functions.
Requirements of the role include but are not limited to:
Understanding the business drivers behind transactions assigned to you and developing an execution plan As the central point of contact for each contract, you will leverage your organizational skills and influence to ensure deals are negotiated and executed in accordance with business timelines Engaging with internal stakeholders including the line of business, legal, compliance and data security groups to assess risks specific to each transaction Drafting and redlining contracts to ensure that MassMutual is adequately protected from risks by relying upon your skills to assess the impact of deviations from standards and engage internal stakeholders when required Negotiating with suppliers to produce contracts that adhere to MassMutual contracting standards and meet business objectives. Planning and executing negotiation strategy in a timely manner while adjusting to changing circumstances Working closely with the larger Procurement team, and stakeholders as appropriate Identifying inefficiencies in existing procedures, uncovering bottlenecks, and proposing innovative solutions to streamline contracting processes
The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree 3+ years of experience in contract evaluation, drafting and redlining
The Ideal Qualifications
Detail-oriented with a consistent track record of accuracy and precision Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively Proven business insight coupled with sharp critical thinking Highly organized with demonstrated time management and problem-solving capabilities Experience in developing and executing strategic contracting and negotiation approaches for sophisticated commercial agreements Proficient in collaborating with diverse procurement teams, including supplier relationship management and category strategy development
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Procurement Team Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
EEO Statement (Opens in new window)
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $86,200.00-$113,100.00
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company by 2x Get notified about new Procurement Contract Manager jobs in
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