Procurement Consultant - Services Category

Looking for an experienced Procurement Consultant to provide end-to-end category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement of diverse indirect categories (software, goods, services) on a global scale under general supervision (but will work independently most of the time).

Responsibilities

• Services Category management 
• Collaborate with internal partners to develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies 
• Analyze industry and vendor data / trends and make recommendations to partners about key insights, trade-offs, and risks
• Collect requirements from internal partners and lead competitive bidding processes (e.g. RFx, etc.)
• Negotiate commercial arrangements and contracts with vendors
• Present negotiation strategies and opportunities to internal partners and management
• Assist with forecasting / planning processes, demand management, and developing contracts that scale future enterprise needs 
• Provide thought-leadership around improvements of global policies, operations, programs and processes
• Drive vendor quality and performance improvement initiatives and harness vendor innovation ideas 
• Serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor other employees
• Carry out complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impacts

Preferred Qualifications

• A College or University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance is preferred but all majors will be considered. Relevant work and/or leadership experience is required. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Must be willing to develop strong presentation and executive communication skills.
• Strong interest in learning how to drive procurement processes and develop strategic sourcing skills – negotiation, contracting, and stakeholder management.
• Analytical, project management and problem solving skills are required. 
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills) is required. Must be willing to learn ERP and internal systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, Synertrade)
• Demonstrates solid time management skills and prioritization skills.
• 6-24 months experience with Procurement or Strategic Sourcing in a Buyer or similar role.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why we are honored to receive the following awards in 2021: 

• Gender Equality Index Member, Bloomberg
• Top Financial & Banking Company, Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN'S Magazine

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America’s best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

Looking for an experienced Procurement Consultant to provide end-to-end category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement of diverse indirect categories (software, goods, services) on a global scale under general supervision (but will work independently most of the time).

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