Procurement Category Manager- Indirect Services
6 - 10 years
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
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
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K
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:
Qualifications:
Expectation to be in the Chicago office up to 3 days
Salary is to the $150K - $175K
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K
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.
Skills
Supply ChainComputers and Electronics Manufacturing