Procurement Category Manager- Indirect Services
ProcureAbility, Chicago, IL, United States
My Chicago international electronics client has a hybrid position. Relocation assistance for out of State candidates.
Expectation to be in the Chicago office up to 3 days
Salary is to the $150K - $175K
Incentive Bonus Plans
10 Paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
Responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for a portfolio of corporate services categories, with a primary focus on third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support). This role requires a strategic thinker with strong sourcing acumen, negotiation skills, and a proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
Responsibilities
Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.
Market Analysis & Sourcing: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions.
Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership
Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities.
Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.
Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.
Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management in a manufacturing environment.
Proven expertise in strategically sourcing the end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, with demonstrated success in managing third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle corporate services).
Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.
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Expectation to be in the Chicago office up to 3 days
Salary is to the $150K - $175K
Incentive Bonus Plans
10 Paid Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
Responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for a portfolio of corporate services categories, with a primary focus on third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support). This role requires a strategic thinker with strong sourcing acumen, negotiation skills, and a proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
Responsibilities
Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.
Market Analysis & Sourcing: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions.
Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership
Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities.
Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.
Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.
Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management in a manufacturing environment.
Proven expertise in strategically sourcing the end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, with demonstrated success in managing third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle corporate services).
Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.
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