Senior Procurement Consultant
Prairie Consulting Services - chicago, IL
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Job Title: Senior Consultant, ProcurementHybrid role: 3 daysweekLocation: Downtown ChicagoOverview: We are seeking a Senior Consultant, Procurement to lead global strategic sourcing and procurement projects within the Business Services category, managing multi-million annual spend.Desired Skills:Strong technology procurement experience.Excellent contract negotiation and communication skills.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.10+ years in sourcing or procurement, particularly in indirect sourcing.MBA or advanced degree and professional designation (e.g., CSCP, CPM) -depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement.Proficient in MS Office Suite (advanced Excel) and experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft, Coupa).Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.Responsibilities:Lead strategic sourcing events and present findings to management.Negotiate contracts across Marketing, HR, Print, and Business Services.Develop category spend analytics and strategic sourcing roadmaps.Collaborate with suppliers to enhance value and drive innovation.Manage RFx processes and facilitate contract negotiations.Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contracts.Present Procurement performance metrics to senior management.Core Competencies:Implement cost-reduction strategies.Conduct Supply Market Analysis and stakeholder feedback.Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.Vendors: Please do not send email regarding this role. it's not for vendors.
Created: 2024-10-10