Procurement Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Inteletech Global, Inc.
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Required Education or Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance and 7 or more years's experience in Sourcing or Procurement related field focused on indirect sourcing or an equivalent combination of education and work experiencePreferred Education or Experience: MBA or other advanced degree and a professional Procurement/ Supply Chain Management designation (e.g. CSCP, CPM) are a strong plus and In depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurementRequired Qualification and Skills: Strong experience with actual contracting (Redline review) and negotiations
Experience in Technology Procurement Professional services
Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills Demonstrated success in time management; superior project management skills, attention to detail, thorough and organized
Strong technology procurement experience, coupled with strong Contract negotiation and communication skills.Required Soft Skills: Strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation and communication skills.Procurement Specialist's Job Responsibilities: Leads strategic sourcing events including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organization on opportunities, risks, and where to prioritize software investments
Responsible for contract & price negotiations across the Infrastructure Software Space
Thought leader with experience leading large procurement projects
Responsible for Category Management including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
Working collaboratively with suppliers to enhance value and innovation
Influences and drives improvements of global policies, programs and processes
Leads and manages RFx (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process
Responsible for contract review, drafting and creation of various agreements, including NDAs, Master Agreements (SaaS, Software License Agreements, etc.), Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc. leading and facilitating all aspects of contract negotiations across multiple Risk Control Functions (e.g. Legal, Privacy, Risk) and ongoing contract administration
Supports and monitors supplier adherence to contracts, manage suppliers via supplier activity reporting and business/performance reviews, support and conduct supplier scorecards, supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities
Manages and supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. OFAC, FCPA, Spend Analysis, Client Relationships)
Supports and helps present Procurement performance metrics and projects to senior management
Management of supplier fitness, including analyzing overall business and financial performance of potential and existing suppliers
Establish and maintain relationship with key partners, education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues
Implement strategies / projects for reducing supply cost, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Procurement lead
Develop category expertise by conducting Supply Market Analysis, bench marking and soliciting feedback from key stakeholders
Assist the sourcing, contracting, implementation and ongoing category management of various cost reduction initiatives by following the policies, procedures, guidelines and processes
Provide updates to, and solicit feedback from, key internal stakeholders and end-users to understand internal business requirements and gain buy-in in order to ensure compliance and management support of Strategic Sourcing
Compensation: $58.00 - $60.00 per hour
About Us
We're more than Software Company with a creative side. We're a full-service creative studio with a serious technology background. We take a holistic view of sales and marketing, building digital brands that deliver real value to our client.
As a marketing agency, our innovative digital strategies grab and hold people's attention, and produce the communication and organizing tools needed for success. With a mix optimized to the specific goals of each client and the character of their target customer demographics, we provide true integration across media platforms and channels.
Our Vision
Inteletech Global, Inc provides consulting services to assist clients with their ongoing demand for changing IT environments. The early 2000s were an exciting time for IT. Digital technology was transforming our lives, and with each innovation, it became clear that digital was the future.
We use our Global Delivery Model for the success of every engagement. Improve effectiveness and efficiency of IT application environments by adopting re-usable software platforms. Our onsite teams work directly with our clients to understand and analyze the current-state of problems and design specifically tailored conceptual solutions.
Experience in Technology Procurement Professional services
Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills Demonstrated success in time management; superior project management skills, attention to detail, thorough and organized
Strong technology procurement experience, coupled with strong Contract negotiation and communication skills.Required Soft Skills: Strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation and communication skills.Procurement Specialist's Job Responsibilities: Leads strategic sourcing events including collecting, analyzing, and presenting data and recommendations to various levels of management across the organization on opportunities, risks, and where to prioritize software investments
Responsible for contract & price negotiations across the Infrastructure Software Space
Thought leader with experience leading large procurement projects
Responsible for Category Management including but not limited to category spend analytics, multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, acquiring and educating the enterprise on markets, suppliers, and trends
Working collaboratively with suppliers to enhance value and innovation
Influences and drives improvements of global policies, programs and processes
Leads and manages RFx (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process
Responsible for contract review, drafting and creation of various agreements, including NDAs, Master Agreements (SaaS, Software License Agreements, etc.), Service Level Agreements, Statements of Work, etc. leading and facilitating all aspects of contract negotiations across multiple Risk Control Functions (e.g. Legal, Privacy, Risk) and ongoing contract administration
Supports and monitors supplier adherence to contracts, manage suppliers via supplier activity reporting and business/performance reviews, support and conduct supplier scorecards, supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities
Manages and supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. OFAC, FCPA, Spend Analysis, Client Relationships)
Supports and helps present Procurement performance metrics and projects to senior management
Management of supplier fitness, including analyzing overall business and financial performance of potential and existing suppliers
Establish and maintain relationship with key partners, education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues
Implement strategies / projects for reducing supply cost, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Procurement lead
Develop category expertise by conducting Supply Market Analysis, bench marking and soliciting feedback from key stakeholders
Assist the sourcing, contracting, implementation and ongoing category management of various cost reduction initiatives by following the policies, procedures, guidelines and processes
Provide updates to, and solicit feedback from, key internal stakeholders and end-users to understand internal business requirements and gain buy-in in order to ensure compliance and management support of Strategic Sourcing
Compensation: $58.00 - $60.00 per hour
About Us
We're more than Software Company with a creative side. We're a full-service creative studio with a serious technology background. We take a holistic view of sales and marketing, building digital brands that deliver real value to our client.
As a marketing agency, our innovative digital strategies grab and hold people's attention, and produce the communication and organizing tools needed for success. With a mix optimized to the specific goals of each client and the character of their target customer demographics, we provide true integration across media platforms and channels.
Our Vision
Inteletech Global, Inc provides consulting services to assist clients with their ongoing demand for changing IT environments. The early 2000s were an exciting time for IT. Digital technology was transforming our lives, and with each innovation, it became clear that digital was the future.
We use our Global Delivery Model for the success of every engagement. Improve effectiveness and efficiency of IT application environments by adopting re-usable software platforms. Our onsite teams work directly with our clients to understand and analyze the current-state of problems and design specifically tailored conceptual solutions.