Job Description
Job Description
BC Forward is looking for Senior Buyer (Hybrid Work) in Boston, MA 02128
Position Title: Senior Buyer (Hybrid Work)
Location: 1 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA 02128
Anticipated Start Date: 11/17
Duration: 6 months contract with potential for extension
Shift: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: $29.00/hour (W2)
Need: Experienced procurement professional with 3–5 years in regulated environments, proficient in e-Procurement systems (including PeopleSoft and BidExpress), adept at RFP analysis, cost evaluation, and compliance with public procurement regulations, and skilled in stakeholder collaboration and Microsoft Office.
Interview Process: 1-Phone Screen, 2-IN Person/Virtual Round
Senior Buyer – Massport
Position Overview:
The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing the full procurement lifecycle for goods and non-professional services across Massport departments. This role ensures all procurement activities are conducted in strict compliance with Authority policies, industry best practices, and regulatory standards. The Senior Buyer collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with operational needs and drives data-informed decision-making through forward-looking analysis of cost trends, market conditions, and spend patterns.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end development, preparation, and uploading of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and other solicitation documents via Massport’s official bid platform, BidExpress.
Coordinate the distribution of solicitation materials to selection committees, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure transparent and timely evaluation processes.
Partner with Legal and departmental teams to address vendor inquiries, resolve compliance issues, and ensure all procurement actions adhere to Authority policies and legal requirements.
Conduct comprehensive bid evaluations, including detailed cost analysis, pricing trend assessments, total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling, and vendor performance benchmarking.
Recommend and confirm optimal vendor selections, negotiate terms where appropriate, and oversee the formal award of contracts and issuance of purchase orders in alignment with established procedures.
Direct the execution of formal bids and service agreements in collaboration with Legal and requesting departments using Massport’s PM Web system.
Manage all modifications, amendments, and renewals to purchase orders and contracts within PM Web, ensuring accuracy, audit readiness, and continuity of service.
Proactively monitor active contracts and amendments to ensure timely approvals, uninterrupted service delivery, and accurate payment processing.
Maintain detailed documentation and audit trails for all procurement transactions to support compliance and internal/external reviews.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
3–5 years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management within a public sector, government, or regulated environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in e-Procurement systems and digital bid platforms (e.g., BidExpress); experience with PeopleSoft is preferred.
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to interpret RFP responses, conduct data-driven cost analyses, and evaluate vendor proposals for value and compliance.
Solid understanding of public procurement regulations, contract law, and compliance frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement management systems (e.g., PM Web).
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels.
Work Schedule:
37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Hybrid work model available after successful onboarding and demonstrated familiarity with processes
Company DescriptionAbout BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Description
About BCforward:\r\n\r\nFounded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.\r\n\r\nBCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class places to work.\r\n\r\nBCforward is an equal opportunity employer.