Senior Procurement Buyer​/Category Manager

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Active - Full-time Regular full-time Professional Boston, MA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) owns and oversees the operations of various facilities such as the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC), The Lawn On D, the John

B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, and the Mass Mutual Center (MMC). We are committed to delivering world‑class event experiences that drive statewide economic growth, foster innovation, and exceed customer expectations all while cultivating a workplace culture that values excellence, inclusivity, and employee well‑being.

The Procurement Department plays a critical role in supporting MCCA’s operations through organization wide purchasing and contracting activities. The department ensures procurements are conducted in a transparent, competitive, compliant, and fiscally responsible manner while advancing the Authority’s supplier diversity goals. Reporting to the Director of Procurement and Contract Management, the Senior Procurement Buyer/Category Manager supports the day‑to‑day execution of procurement and contracting functions across the Authority.

This role serves as a technical, systems‑focused resource within the Procurement team, supporting the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract administration and vendor performance management. The Senior Procurement Buyer/Category Manager works closely with the Junior Procurement Buyer, procurement leadership, internal departments, and external vendors to facilitate timely, accurate, and compliant procurement transactions. In addition, the position contributes to the modernization of procurement practices through data management, reporting, business process improvement, and the digitization of procurement systems.

The Authority is committed to supplier diversity and expanding equitable access to contracting opportunities. The Procurement Department supports this commitment by encouraging participation of certified diverse and small businesses, conducting outreach and removing unnecessary barriers to competition, and tracking/reporting supplier diversity benchmarks and affirmative marketing requirements as applicable. Procurement Department staff are required to complete trainings and fully comply with the MCCA’s Supplier Diversity Program requirements, including good faith efforts to engage with diverse, local, and small businesses when soliciting quotes on the behalf of the Authority.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The MCCA reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice.

• Assist with administering procurement‑related workflows within MCCA’s ERP system (Business Central), including data entry, purchase order setup, and system maintenance.
• Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools to track procurement activity, open and past due orders, and contract performance.
• Contribute to system updates, configuration improvements, and procurement documentation in collaboration with IT and Finance.
• Assist in the transition from manual to electronic procurement processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Coordinate the creation and management of procurement records—including system entries, contractual documentation, and collaboration with internal teams—to ensure accurate setup of contracts and Standing Orders (SOs) in Business Central, along with ongoing tracking of supporting documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Obtain and review competitive bids, quotes, and proposals…