Senior IT Procurement Specialist

at Rose International Inc. in Chicago

Job Description

Date Posted: 04/15/2024

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 462266

Job Title: Senior IT Procurement Specialist

Job Location: Chicago, IL, USA, 60604

Work Model: Hybrid

Shift: 8:30am - 5pm

Employment Type: Temporary

Estimated Duration (In months): 7  

Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00  

Max Hourly Rate($): 78.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Compliance, Contract Negotiations, Procurement

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

**Only qualified Sr. IT Procurement Specialist candidates local to the Chicago area will be considered as the role is hybrid and requires 3 days per week onsite**

Senior IT Procurement Specialist responsible for leading and managing critical global strategic sourcing and procurement projects within the Business Services spend category (>$500M annual spend).

Top Skillsets/Experience:
• Strong experience with actual contracting (Redline review) and negotiations
• Experience in Technology Procurement
• Professional services

Required Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or Finance AND 7 or more years’ experience in Sourcing or Procurement related field focused on indirect sourcing or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• MBA or other advanced degree AND a professional Procurement/ Supply Chain Management designation (e.g. CSCP, CPM) are a strong plus

Required Skills and Experience:
• In depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement
• Strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation and communication skills.
• Technically adept with basic application software
• Proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP system/ Peoplesoft, and Source to Pay (Coupa)
• Demonstrated success in time management; superior project management skills, attention to detail, thorough and organized

Desired Skills and Experience:
• Strong technology procurement experience, coupled with strong Contract negotiation and communication skills.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Leads strategic sourcing events including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organization on opportunities, risks, and where to prioritize software investments.
• Responsible for contract & price negotiations across the Marketing, HR, Print and Business Services and Applications categories.
• Thought leader with experience or interest leading Business Services Procurement staff.
• Responsible for Category Management including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends.
• Working collaboratively with suppliers to enhance value and innovation.
• Influences and drives improvements of global policies, programs and processes.     • Management of supplier fitness, including analyzing overall business and financial performance of potential and existing suppliers.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key partners, education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues.

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).