Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager at the forefront of data-driven investing since 1986. Headquartered in Boston, with locations in Singapore, London, and Sydney, we manage over $195 billion on behalf of leading institutions worldwide—including pension funds, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds. We harness advanced technology, rich datasets, and multidisciplinary expertise to help clients navigate complex markets and uncover insights that may be overlooked by traditional approaches.
What sets Acadian apart is our people. We foster a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested, diverse perspectives are welcomed, and innovation thrives. We’re united by a shared purpose: delivering effective client outcomes and supporting one another in work that’s both challenging and rewarding. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, strong benefits, and a casual but focused office culture—all designed to support the meaningful, collaborative work that defines Acadian.
Position Overview:
The Procurement Manager is a strategic people leader and category/program owner responsible for advancing Acadian's procurement strategy and execution across key spend categories, specifically investment data, and technology. This role reports to the Director of Procurement and manages one direct report.
This role manages the sourcing pipeline for business spend and team execution, leads complex sourcing and negotiation efforts, and drives consistent procurement standards, process governance, and stakeholder engagement. Partnering closely with business stakeholders, the Procurement Manager delivers measurable cost, risk, and service outcomes while advancing procurement capabilities through data, technology, and best-in-class strategic sourcing practices.
Acadian supports a hybrid work environment; employees are on-site in the Boston office 3 days per week.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and execute category strategies across investment data, technology, global client and corporate teams in support of business objectives.
- Lead procurement intake, prioritization, and sourcing execution across assigned categories, including pipeline management, timelines, governance, and stakeholder alignment.
- Lead complex sourcing initiatives end-to-end, including requirements development, RFx execution, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and supplier selection, while driving savings and commercial value through market analysis and total cost of ownership.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service levels to achieve strong commercial outcomes, appropriate risk mitigation, and clear business value.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders and partner with Finance, Legal/Compliance and Technology to structure effective agreements and support efficient, compliant source-to-pay processes.
- Lead and develop procurement team members through prioritization, coaching, feedback, and clear execution standards.
- Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes, controls, and systems by leveraging procurement technology, reporting, and automation to improve compliance, cycle time, spend visibility, and PO adoption.
We're Looking for Teammates With:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus.
- 8+ years of progressive procurement and/or strategic sourcing experience, including investment data and technology services categories; experience in financial services, investment management, or technology-driven environments preferred.
- Experience managing procurement professionals and/or leading complex sourcing initiatives.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract structures, pricing models, and third-party risk considerations.
- Experience using procurement technology (e.g., P2P, CLM, e-sourcing, ERP platforms), reporting/analytics tools and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
- Ability to diplomatically influence stakeholders, challenge assumptions thoughtfully, and drive decisions with strong commercial judgment.
- Excellent leadership, project management, organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $130,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, and relevant experience. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and includes participation in Acadian's comprehensive benefits program, which includes health, retirement, and wellness offerings.
To apply for this position or view Acadian’s open roles, please visit the Careers section of our website at: http://www.acadian-asset.com/careers/Job-opportunities. We will contact only selected candidates. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [email protected].
Acadian Asset Management LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus
- 8+ years of progressive procurement and/or strategic sourcing experience
- Experience managing procurement professionals and/or leading complex sourcing initiatives
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract structures, pricing models
- Experience using procurement technology
- Excellent leadership, project management, organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
What We Do
Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic investment manager. Founded in 1986, Acadian is head-quartered in Boston, with affiliates in London, Singapore, and Sydney. We find our edge in the convergence of talented people, rich data, and powerful tools – all underpinned by a collegial culture with an ardent appetite for continuous research and healthy debate. Building on the idea that markets are inefficient, we were among the first firms in the world to apply data and technology to the systematic evaluation of global investments. With over 35 years of data-driven insights, we manage equity and credit strategies intended to deliver active returns and alternative strategies designed to deliver absolute, uncorrelated results. Our sustainable investing capabilities provide a platform for both client-specific solutions and a cutting-edge approach to engagement. DISCLOSURE: Acadian Asset Management is not responsible for the content provided on any linked external site and makes no warranties, express or implied, for the accuracy of any content or use of a third-party website and assumes no liability for any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions for third-party website content. While Acadian is providing a link to a third-party website, Acadian does not control, approve, or endorse the website or any of its contents, its sponsor, or any of the policies, activities, products, or services offered on the site or by any advertiser on the site.
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