RCI-ABBV-34207 Procurement Specialist (Indirect Procurement/Sourcing/Procure-to-Pay/Contract Management/MSA/SOW/Coupa) (Pharma/Healthcare/Medical Device/Biotech)

North Chicago, 3 days in the office – Tuesday to Thursday 2 days (Monday & Friday – Flexible)What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position? Bachelors degree in business, finance, supply chain or related field5+ years experience in procurement, facilities procurement, proficient in Microsoft office, contracting experienceGood problem solving skills, and good communicatorWhat is a nice to have (but not required) skill, experience, education, or certification?Coupa contract experience highly desirableIn what type of environment would this individual be working (i.e.: Team;Individual; type of office, etc.) ? Open sitting environment Both Individual and teamworkDaily Work Schedule Expectations: Monday 1st shift Monday to FridayPosition Title: Procurement (Purchasing) Specialist Hybrid schedule: Onsite (T, W, Th) and Remote (M, F)Job Description: The Procurement Specialist works within the Procurement Organization, which provides sourcing, contracting and category management services to multiple functional areas within the company.The role supports the Procurement Category Associate Director and is responsible for supporting, executing, enforcing and managing the category strategy at the transactional level set by the Category Team.The position’s objective is to lead through execution of assigned activities while deploying process efficiencies.Responsibilities:Understand the Organization’s approved buying channels and contracting policy for goods and services and help guide requestors to the appropriate buying channel identified by Supplier Management Team.Administrative support for procurement projects and supplier management (contract redlining and execution, contract reviewing, bid summary justifications, data analysis, etc.)Work with high ethical standard, in compliance with the law and policies and proceduresSupport the Category Team strategy by enforcing the supplier preferred network, having understanding of Category Team initiatives/priorities, having subject matter expertise and educating stakeholders of the sameEffectively review and negotiate Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work and any other agreement in alignment with agreed category strategies, at a financial spend level approved and authorized for the positionManage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests within established Service Level metricsAssist in the execution of process efficiency related projects that serve to improve customer experience within the Procure-to-Pay process.What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experienceThe ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of procurement/negotiations experience in Purchasing, preferably, but not limited to Facilities ManagementReal Estate Services Procurement experience is a nice to haveStrong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and OutlookExperience conducting vendor negotiations and Contract ManagementAnalytical & Financial Acumen: For cost analysis, budgeting, and savings identificationUnderstanding of contracting in Indirect Procurement space (Statements of Work, Master Agreements)Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple projectsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects Experience +5 Years proficient in Microsoft office, contracting experience Good problem solving skills, and good communicatorDoes this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it required to be onsite? Yes 3 days in the office – Tuesday to Thursday 2 days (Monday & Friday – Flexible)Is Travel expected? NO