Procurement Analyst - Take your career to the next level by landing a position with this company in downtown Chicago!
Looking for someone with 5-13 years experience - Are you energetic, driven, looking to further grow your skills in the Procurement space?
Must be LOCAL to the Chicago area and able to work as W2 consultant
About Us: Join a dynamic procurement team in Chicago as we drive key large-scale initiatives. Our team is dedicated to enhancing our sourcing strategies and implementing best practices in a rapidly transforming environment.
Role Overview: As a Procurement Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in our technology procurement efforts. You'll wear multiple hats, contributing to sourcing, category management, technical sourcing, RFPs, and RFxs. Your primary focus will be on stakeholder engagement and developing contract negotiation strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic sourcing events, collecting, analyzing, and presenting data to management on opportunities and risks.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing across categories such as Marketing, HR, Print, Business Services, and Applications.
- Drive category management efforts, including spend analytics and strategic sourcing roadmaps.
- Collaborate with suppliers to enhance value and innovation.
- Manage RFx processes, including project management and negotiations.
- Oversee contract review and administration, ensuring compliance with various legal and risk functions.
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct reviews, and manage compliance requirements.
- Present procurement performance metrics and projects to senior management.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key partners to resolve purchasing issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance, with 7 -12 years of experience in sourcing or procurement focused on indirect sourcing, or equivalent education and experience.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement.
- Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suite, especially advanced Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft) and Source to Pay (Coupa).
- Demonstrated success in time management, superior project management skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience in IT technical sourcing preferred, but open to candidates with backgrounds in other categories.
- Familiarity with regulated environments is a plus, but not mandatory.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment.
What We’re Not Looking For:
- Candidates with a heavy focus on manufacturing operations or inventory management.
- Candidates with focus in VAR value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that resells software, hardware and other products and services that provide value beyond the original order fulfillment.
Application Process: We will be screening candidates immediately and scheduling interviews for next week. Don't miss your chance to be part of our transformation journey!