Procurement Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Lead the creation and execution of sourcing strategies for both categories and sub-categories of goods and services, especially in the realm of facilities management.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to grasp business needs and convert them into effective sourcing plans and processes.

• Serve as a subject matter expert by providing guidance on procurement policies, processes, and best practices to various business units.

• Oversee end-to-end sourcing operations, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget constraints, and effective risk management.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with key suppliers while identifying new partnerships.

• Ensure compliance with organizational sourcing protocols throughout the procurement lifecycle.

• Develop, administer, and refine category or sub-category strategy plans and sourcing pipelines.

• Manage contract administration, documentation, reporting, and materials for management review.

• Utilize Jaggaer, Corrigo, CMMS systems, SAP, and other procurement tools to oversee purchase orders, supplier data, and inventory-related tasks.

• Work alongside cross-functional teams to address sourcing requirements for facilities management and resolve procurement challenges.

• Assess supplier proposals, negotiate terms, and put forth recommended sourcing solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant contract and sourcing experience, preferably in the facilities management sector.

• Over 5 years of experience in contract administration.

• Proven track record in procurement or purchasing, encompassing sourcing techniques and supply chain management.

• Hands-on experience with Jaggaer procurement systems is essential.

• Practical experience with Corrigo and CMMS platforms is required.

• Familiarity with purchase orders, SAP, and inventory management processes.

• Exceptional communication skills with the capability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities for managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.

• Robust analytical and decision-making skills to facilitate strategic sourcing and supplier evaluation.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field is necessary.

• Experience with Corrigo and Aravo is highly advantageous.

• Prior experience in facilities management is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of supply chain management concepts and best practices is required.

• Capacity to work independently in a remote setting while juggling multiple sourcing projects and priorities.

• Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools and engaging stakeholders remotely.

• Experience functioning as an internal consultant on procurement processes and compliance is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with options for pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.

• Life Insurance (including Voluntary Life & AD&D for employees and dependents).

• Short and long-term disability benefits.

• Health Spending Account (HSA).

• Transportation assistance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

• Fully remote work opportunity.

• Potential for contract extension based on business requirements.