at Press Ganey Associates LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Description
PG Forsta is the leading experience measurement, data analytics, and insights provider for complex industries-a status we earned over decades of deep partnership with clients to help them understand and meet the needs of their key stakeholders. Our earliest roots are in U.S. healthcare -perhaps the most complex of all industries. Today we serve clients around the globe in every industry to help them improve the Human Experiences at the heart of their business. We serve our clients through an unparalleled offering that combines technology, data, and expertise to enable them to pinpoint and prioritize opportunities, accelerate improvement efforts and build lifetime loyalty among their customers and employees.
Like all great companies, our success is a function of our people and our culture. Our employees have world-class talent, a collaborative work ethic, and a passion for the work that have earned us trusted advisor status among the world's most recognized brands. As a member of the team, you will help us create value for our clients, you will make us better through your contribution to the work and your voice in the process. Ours is a path of learning and continuous improvement; team efforts chart the course for corporate success.
Our Mission:
We empower organizations to deliver the best experiences. With industry expertise and technology, we turn data into insights that drive innovation and action.
We partner clients to gather the voice of consumers and the workforce to gain insights that address unmet needs. Through the use of integrated data, advanced analytics and strategic advisory services, we are helping clients transform their organizations to deliver high quality services and lifetime loyalty.
Our Values:
Energize the customer relationship: Our clients are our partners. We make their goals our own, working side by side to turn challenges into solutions.
Success starts with me: Personal ownership fuels collective success. We each play our part and empower our teammates to do the same.
Commit to learning: Every win is a springboard. Every hurdle is a lesson. We use each experience as an opportunity to grow.
Dare to innovate: We challenge the status quo with creativity and innovation as our true north.
Better together: We check our egos at the door. We work together, so we win together.Job Description
We're looking for a Procurement Manager to join us in Chicago, Illinois.
This will be a hybrid position with time spent in both the office and remote and the right candidate needs to be able to commit to 2 days in the Chicago office.
This role is to primarily manage the third party expenditure for PG Forsta in the specific field of Indirect Services, ie IT, Marketing, Consultancy, Facilities, HR, Operations and Business Services. This role will also support the identification and delivery of group wide synergies across PG Forsta. Working in conjunction with other team members this role will require the candidate to manage the strategic procurement process on behalf of the Procurement functions internal customers.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
Accountable for the development and ownership of Procurement Category Strategy
Accountable for delivery of bought in goods and services at the lowest ultimate cost.
Responsible for managing the Procurement process to meet audit and compliance requirements.
Responsible for managing the relationship with internal customers to meet / exceed expectations.
Responsible for the Identification and delivery of synergies and savings benefits across all businesses in PG Forsta
Responsible for leading and coordinating of sourcing activities.
Responsible for supplier relationship management processes.
Accountable for clear communication of agreed strategy, purchasing updates, contract information.
Responsible for planning, coordination and prioritization of support for all activities and projects.
Responsible for ensuring the right contractual conditions are in place to manage PG Forsta risk.
Key Relationships (Internal & External contacts):
Customer: Key stakeholders, budget managers (Business Unit, Executive and Senior Management), Marketing and Sales Teams, CMO, COO.
VP Procurement.
Internal Suppliers: i.e. Legal, Audit, Insurance & Tax, Finance, IT.
External Suppliers: Current and potential providers of goods, services and advice to PG Forsta.Qualifications
10 years of International Procurement / Category Leadership Experience within Marketing and Sales... For full info follow application link.
Press Ganey Associates, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and well committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
