Procurement Associate

With one shared mission of opening the world through education, EF is a multicultural and multilingual community of team members working across 55 countries all around the world. Bring your talents, your perspective, and your ambition. In return, we offer a vibrant, dynamic working environment, and a fulfilling international career.

EF Education First is currently looking for an ambitious, driven, and enthusiastic Procurement Associate to join our office in Cambridge, MA.

What you will do :

• Lead the sourcing activities for EF’s external vendor needs in the US, primarily in the technology and software spaces
• Consult with EF business partners to understand each EF Product’s unique needs
• Define and lead the introduction of optimal sourcing methods that balance cost, risk, quality, and speed
• Define and manage the implementation of a procurement process aligned with business priorities, values, and vision
• Define and manage the implementation of effective contract management practices, supplier due diligence, and supplier risk management
• Take ownership for and lead process improvement as part of the procurement transformation plan
• Manage the contract renewal process ensuring contract compliance, business alignment, and procurement best practices
• Leverage data analytics to evaluate supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Apply data-driven insights to support procurement strategy, enhance contract negotiations, and maximize value from technology investments.

Who you are :

Why you’ll love working here : Perks, Benefits, and more!

This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing : it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.

In addition, you can expect :