Contract Compliance Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 You'll 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: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–7 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.