Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Chicago IL (Local to greater Chicago Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Client: All IT Solutions / Northern Trust
Visa: USC / GC only (Preferred USC)
Note:
Hybrid role 3 days/week to work (contract to hire based on budget and performance)
Job Description:
I am looking for a Procurement Specialist for our direct client with strong technology procurement experience and strong Contract negotiation and communication skills.
This person will lead and manage critical global strategic sourcing and procurement projects within the Business Services spend category.
Top Skillsets/Experience:
Strong experience with actual contracting (Redline review) and negotiations Experience in Technology Procurement Professional services
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Management or Finance and 7 or more years experience MBA or other advanced degree and a professional Procurement/ Supply Chain Management designation (e.g. CSCP CPM) are a strong plus. Strong analytical sourcing negotiation and communication skills. Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills Experience with ERP system/ Peoplesoft and Source to Pay (Coupa) Experience with RFx and contract negotiations
Responsibilities:
- Implement strategies/projects for reducing supply cost in collaboration with and under the direction of the Procurement lead
- Develop category expertise by conducting Supply Market Analysis benchmarking and soliciting feedback from key stakeholders.
- Assist the sourcing contracting implementation and ongoing category management of various cost reduction initiatives by following the policies procedures guidelines and processes.
- Provide updates to and solicit feedback from key internal stakeholders and endusers to understand internal business requirements and gain buyin to ensure compliance and management support of Strategic Sourcing
- Leads and manages RFx (e.g. Request for Proposal Request for Information Request for Quote) process including project management development of RFx negotiations and award process.
- Responsible for contract review drafting and creation of various agreements including NDAs Master Agreements (SaaS Software License Agreements etc.) Service Level Agreements Statements of Work etc. leading and facilitating all aspects of contract negotiations across multiple Risk Control Functions (e.g. Legal Privacy Risk) and ongoing contract administration.
- Manages and supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. OFAC FCPA Spend
- Analysis Client Relationships).