Procurement Specialist - KellyMitchell Group : Job Details

Job Summary: Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team! This position is located in Chicago, Illinois. Duties:

• Lead strategic sourcing events including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organization on opportunities, risks, and where to prioritize software investments
• Responsible for contract and price negotiations across the Marketing, HR, Print and Business Services and Applications categories
• Responsible for Category Management including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
• Working collaboratively with suppliers to enhance value and innovation
• Influence and drive improvements of global policies, programs and processes
• Lead and manage: Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote
• Responsible for contract review, drafting and creation of various agreements, including NDAs, Master Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc.
• Lead and facilitate all aspects of contract negotiations across multiple Risk Control Functions and ongoing contract administration
• Support and monitor supplier adherence to contracts, manage suppliers via supplier activity reporting and business/performance reviews, support and conduct supplier scorecards, supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities
• Manage and support regulatory and compliance requirements such as: OFAC, FCPA, Spend Analysis, Client Relationships
• Support and help present procurement performance metrics and projects to senior management
• Manage supplier fitness, including analyzing overall business and financial performance of potential and existing suppliers
• Establish and maintain relationship with key partners, education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance
• 7+ years experience in Sourcing or Procurement related field focused on indirect sourcing or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation and communication skills
• Technically adept with basic application software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites with advanced Excel skills
• Strong technology procurement experience, coupled with strong Contract negotiation and communication skills
• Experience with ERP system/ Peoplesoft, and Source to Pay
• Demonstrated success in time management, superior project management skills, attention to detail, thorough and organized

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K offered

$59.00 - $79.00 (est. hourly rate)