Spend Executive, Upper Midwest Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Take the lead in managing non-labor spend for designated accounts, ensuring effective delivery.

• Own and proactively update the client spend management account strategy.

• Collaborate with client leadership to address challenges within non-labor spend categories.

• Oversee category workplan initiatives throughout their entire lifecycle.

• Ensure that category strategies align with operational realities.

• Be responsible for realizing value from the spend roadmap by setting clear targets.

• Present compelling value propositions and narratives that support decision-making.

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with supply chain partners and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Facilitate regular internal team meetings to ensure alignment on workplan progress.

⛳️ Requirements

• A relevant degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience is required.

• At least 2 years of direct and accountable experience in influencing supply chain decisions.

• Must show proficiency in translating supply chain data and insights into actionable plans and executive-level narratives.

• Ability to create and implement account plans/workplans that align with client priorities.

• Experience in developing and monitoring category strategies that align with client performance and improvement objectives.

• Capable of building and maintaining trust-based relationships; effectively managing stakeholder expectations and engagement.

• Communicates assertively to senior audiences; presents recommendations and ROI narratives with credibility.

• Skilled in identifying issues, assessing options, and driving solutions amidst ambiguity and competing priorities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

• Comprehensive benefits plan.