Job Title: Sr. Procurement Consultant Location: Chicago, IL 60604, Hybrid on Tuesday – Thursday [flexible] Duration: 3 Months (Possibility of conversion depends on performance) Work Hours: 40hours/week, M to F, 8:30am – 5pm CST
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage critical global strategic sourcing and procurement projects within the Business Services spend category (>$500M annual spend).
Lead strategic sourcing events by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various management levels, providing insights on opportunities, risks, and prioritizing software investments.
Handle contract and price negotiations across the Marketing, HR, Print, and Business Services & Applications categories.
Act as a thought leader and potentially lead the Business Services Procurement team.
Oversee Category Management, including category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends.
Collaborate with suppliers to enhance value and drive innovation.
Influence and improve global policies, programs, and processes.
Manage RFx processes (Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) including project management, development, negotiations, and awards.
Draft and review contracts, including NDAs, Master Agreements (SaaS, Software License Agreements), Service Level Agreements, and Statements of Work. Lead contract negotiations across various Risk Control functions (Legal, Privacy, Risk) and manage ongoing contract administration.
Support supplier adherence to contracts, manage supplier performance reviews, conduct supplier scorecards, and explore supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OFAC, FCPA), conduct spend analysis, and manage client relationships.
Present procurement performance metrics and project updates to senior management.
Analyze overall business and financial performance of potential and existing suppliers.
Establish and maintain relationships with key partners, provide education on policies/guidelines, and resolve purchasing issues.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance with 7+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement, focused on indirect sourcing; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
MBA or other advanced degree and professional Procurement/Supply Chain Management designation (e.g., CSCP, CPM) are highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of supply chain management and procurement.
Excellent analytical, sourcing, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills.
Experience with ERP systems (Peoplesoft) and Source to Pay (Coupa).
Proven success in time management, project management, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $76.18/hr.
