Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Act as the key driver for spend management project implementations.

• Offer strategic insights and expertise to clients.

• Assist clients in configuring and implementing spend management solutions.

• Promote continuous improvement, business process optimization, and change management.

• Lead by example and motivate the consulting team.

• Serve as a catalyst for organizational transformation.

• Ensure excellence in consulting within Huron’s Spend Management team.

• Oversee and manage complex technology implementation or assessment projects.

• Cultivate long-lasting client partnerships and collaborate with colleagues to address client challenges.

• Mentor junior staff members on engagement teams.

• Plan, design, and deliver technology solutions that align with client objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 5 years of experience with procurement, payables, and contract lifecycle management applications (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP Ariba).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to procurement and payables, in either a consultative or significant operational capacity.

• Expertise in full cycle implementation.

• At least 4 years of experience with Spend Management and Procurement.

• Familiarity with the Higher Education sector is advantageous.

• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

• Experience in leading and managing complex projects, particularly in technology implementations or assessments.

• Strong presence and engagement with client executives and C-suite members.

• Proficient in project management software and other relevant tools.

• Skills in managing organizational change for new systems or process modifications.

• Ability to think strategically and align technology solutions with business objectives.

• Strong orientation towards customer service.

• U.S. work authorization is required.

• Flexible living location is acceptable.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% annually; availability to work extended hours as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation program.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Wellness programs.

• Flexible living location.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% annually; work extended hours as necessary.