Purchasing Specialist III

Position Title: Procurement (Purchasing) Specialist Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote) Duration: 12+ months (possible extension) Shift Timing: Monday to Friday, standard business hours Pay Rate: $37 - $38 per hour 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: a. 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. b. Administrative support for procurement projects and supplier management (contract redlining and execution, contract reviewing, bid summary justifications, data analysis, etc.) c. Work with high ethical standard, in compliance with the law and *** policies and procedures d. Support 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 same e. Effectively 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 position f. Manage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests within established Service Level metrics g. Assist 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 experience " The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of procurement/negotiations experience in Purchasing, preferably, but not limited to Facilities Management " Real Estate Services Procurement experience is a nice to have " Strong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook " Experience conducting vendor negotiations and Contract Management " Analytical & Financial Acumen: For cost analysis, budgeting, and savings identification " Understanding of contracting in Indirect Procurement space (Statements of Work, Master Agreements) " Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple projects " Excellent written and verbal communication skills " Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects Experience +5 Years What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position? Bachelors degree in business, finance, supply chain or related field 5+ years experience in procurement, facilities procurement, proficient in Client office, contracting experience Good problem solving skills, and good communicator What is a nice to have (but not required) skill, experience, education, or certification? Coupa contract experience highly desirable In what type of environment would this individual be working (i.e.: Team; Individual; type of office, etc.) ? Open sitting environment Both Individual and teamwork Daily Work Schedule Expectations Monday 1st shift Monday to Friday Is overtime offered or required? NO Does 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) If remote opportunity exists what are the options (i.e., 1 day remote, 4 days on-site)? Yes 3 days in the office Tuesday to Thursday 2 days (Monday & Friday Flexible) Is Travel expected? If so, will it primarily be domestic or international? NO Is the new hire going to be working with Toxins? NO How many rounds of interviews? Teams interviews Who will be involved in the interview process? Olivia Type of interview (video, phone or onsite)? Teams/onsite