Position:

Procurement Specialist

Location:

Hybrid - Chicago IL

3X onsite 2X remote

Job Type:

6-month W2 contract with the intent to be extended or converted to direct employee

Compensation:

$60/hr

Description:

This position will support IT category management around the identification, development, and execution of the sourcing and procurement process. Key areas of support for PSS will include needs analysis, sourcing options, decision support, negotiation support and contract oversight. Additional focus includes cost reduction strategies and overall support and research of category strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and management. This position will be responsible for leveraging market research and performing total cost analyses to support decision making.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and indirect procurement

• Expert knowledge of strategic sourcing principles

• Effective team leadership background; strategic thinker who is energized by change and impact.

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with extensive experience developing presentations for executive leadership and other internal groups

• Experience with conducting wide-ranging research.

• Critical thinking, analytical skills, and business acumen to support and enhance procurement strategy and goals.

• Ability to function in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations.

• Conflict resolution skills.

• Consistent thought leadership

• Extensive experience in project management and skills to participate and be effective in contract negotiations with industry suppliers.

• Strong multitasking capabilities.

• Self-sufficient on all projects, with minimal to no leadership direction

• Lead and drive to desired customer outcomes

• Problem solver who can drive change

• Viewed as expert in field, either process or domain expertise

• Proficient at Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Computer Science, MBA or other advanced degree

• CPSM certification

• 3+ years of experience in IT software sourcing

• 3+ years of direct leadership, indirect leadership, and/or cross-functional team leadership experience

• Knowledge of health insurance industry