Jobs in North Chicago, IL

About the role

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing source-to-contract procurement processes in alignment with business goals and industry best practices, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and contributing to supplier diversity and sustainability. This role plays a key part in assisting with supplier management activities, implementing continuous improvement projects, and driving day-to-day supplier excellence.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field or a minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain or related business or operations function.
• Previous experience in procurement activities including source to contract, requisition to pay, and negotiation.
• Specific and tactical expertise in enabling implementation of procurement processes, including source-to contract planning and cost assessment, ensuring strategic and informed procurement decisions.
• Previous experience in the respective procurement area.
• Ability to enable the bidding and negotiation processes.
• Capacity and experience assisting with collaborative supplier relationships, aligning procurement activities with business needs.
• Innovative problem-solving skills combined with a solution-oriented mindset, enabling creative approaches and clear communication at all organizational levels.
• Cross-functional collaboration abilities and teamwork skills, effectively navigating diverse team dynamics.
• Strong soft skills and emotional intelligence, facilitating empathetic interactions, effective communication, and relationship-building.
• Impactful abilities and strong work ethic, maintaining efficient performance in challenging situations and building consensus in decision-making.

Benefits