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Rithum Chicago, IL
$89k-116k (estimate)
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Rithum is Hiring a Remote Procurement Agent

Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.

Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.

Overview

Responsible for coordinating assigned technology procurement activities across the company including software licenses, hardware, consulting, and hardware/software maintenance and negotiating with vendors to secure advantageous terms. 

Responsibilities

  • Independently lead procurement sourcing efforts including but not limited to:
    • Identifying, negotiating, and executing cost-saving opportunities via advanced procurement strategies such as vendor consolidation, RFx execution, contract renegotiation, and service adjustments.
    • Soliciting bids from multiple vendors and recommend preferred vendors based on comprehensive analysis including total cost of ownership (TCO).
    • Partnering with Legal and Security departments to review contracts, service agreements, and term sheets, ensuring alignment with risk mitigation efforts and compliance requirements.
  • Manage ongoing procurement support efforts, including:
    • Management and tracking of software licenses and usage.
    • Assisting project leaders in expense auditing.
    • Supporting the PO and invoice match process, including PO issuance and order approvals.
  • Able to maintain workflow automation to optimize procurement processes including:
    • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
    • Communicate and partner effectively with internal customers to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of professional experience related to SaaS contracting and/or procurement.
  • Experience with Zip or other procurement workflow management tools.
  • Work experience in an environment where workflow software drives operations.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and manage quickly changing priorities.
  • Self-driven with ability to take initiative and ask questions.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Extensive contracting experience a big plus (paralegal work for instance)
  • CPSM or similar certification
  • Familiarity with SaaS technology management and terminology
  • Familiarity with Scrum / Agile methodologies
  • Proficiency in Notion
  • Prior experience demonstrating ability to work in a remote work environment.

What it’s like to work at Rithum

When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.

As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.

At Rithum you will:

  • Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
  • Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
  • Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
  • Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
  • Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
  • A 6% 401(k) match
  • Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and a paid volunteer day
  • 12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
  • Life insurance 2x salary
  • Access to the Calm app, MoveSpring, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Remote work stipend for internet, cell phone, office furniture and supplies
  • Culture and team-building activities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year

Rithum is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$89k-116k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/07/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/02/2024

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