Senior Procurement Specialist

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

SS&C Technologies is the world's largest independent hedge fund and private equity administrator, as well as the largest mutual fund transfer agency. SS&C's unique business model combines end-to-end expertise across financial services operations with proprietary software and solutions to service even the most demanding customers in the financial services and healthcare industries.

Through its numerous acquired subsidiaries, such as Advent Software, Varden Technologies, DST Systems, DST Health and Pharmacy Solutions, Eze Software, Intralinks, and Primatics Financial, SS&C specializes in specific fintech markets, such as fund administration, wealth management accounting, and insurance and pension funds, health and pharmacy solutions.

Why You Will Love It Here

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
• Your Future: Salary Continuance
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Time Off
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance discount, Primary & Secondary Paid Parental leave, Death & TPD Insurance
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

What You Will Get To Do:

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst / Senior Procurement Specialist is responsible for leading the development and execution of sourcing strategies across multiple categories. The role focuses on delivering cost savings, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting the company's overall procurement objectives. Success in this position requires advanced analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and strong influencing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive complex renewal cycles from initiation through negotiation and final execution
• Lead development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with corporate objectives
• Manage complex RFPs and present recommendations to executive stakeholders
• Negotiate high-value contracts and oversee compliance throughout the lifecycle
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and monitor performance against KPIs
• Analyze global spend data to identify trends, forecast demand, and inform decisions
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing category insights and market intelligence
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to sourcing best practices
• Proactively assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, legal, operations, and product development to align sourcing strategies with business needs
• Provide mentorship to junior sourcing analysts, sharing best practices and supporting development

Essential Requirements:

• Extensive IT procurement experience with deep knowledge of US market regulations and compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• US Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the US IT market, including trends, suppliers, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, ISO-27001:2022).
• Ability to operate across US time zones and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Time Zone Flexibility: Ability to work in a flexible schedule to accommodate US time zones (e.g., Eastern, Central, Pacific) and respond to urgent requests.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, to effectively interact with US stakeholders.
• Expertise in USD contracting, tax/accounting principles, and data security standards
• Strong remote collaboration skills and proficiency with procurement systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership roles
• Global sourcing experience, including cloud services and digital transformation initiatives
• Advanced spend analytics and category management expertise
• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and influence executive decision-making
• CPSM, CPP, or similar certifications (optional)

Soft Skills:

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder needs in a global environment.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and negotiate effectively with US stakeholders. Teamwork, adaptability and conflict resolution skills. 
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including those from different cultural backgrounds and time zones.
• Time Management: Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a global environment.
• Problem-Solving: Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop creative solutions in a global context.
• High attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to manage competing deadlines

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing initiatives and global supplier engagements
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in Excel and procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Workday; Smartsheet preferred)
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, contract law, and cost analysis
• CPSM, CPP, or similar certifications (optional)

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website @

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.