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The Fountain Group

Procurement (Purchasing) Specialist

The Fountain Group, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086

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Hello, My name is Ana, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group.

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Procurement (Purchasing) Specialist

for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in North Chicago, IL (HYBRID). Details for the position are as follows: Contract role of 1 year, potential extensions and/or conversion. Pay range is $38-40/hr. Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote. Job Description:

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. Administrative support for procurement projects and supplier management (contract redlining and execution, contract reviewing, bid summary justifications, data analysis, etc.). Work with high ethical standard, in compliance with the law and Client policies and procedures. 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. 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. Manage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests within established Service Level metrics. Assist in the execution of process efficiency related projects that serve to improve customer experience within the Procure-to-Pay process. Qualifications:

Seeking procurement/negotiations experience in Purchasing, preferably, but not limited to Facilities Management, Real Estate Services, indirect goods and services. Procurement experience is a nice to have. Strong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Experience conducting vendor negotiations and Contract Management.

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