What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at AllSTEM Connections?
AllSTEM Connections is actively recruiting for one of our valued clients. Please take a look at the position details, and if you find it interesting, feel free to apply!
Position Title – Procurement Specialist
Contract Role : 6 months
Location - 100% Onsite - Chicago, IL
Working Hours : 8am-5pm
Hourly Rate - $55
Job Summary
1. Project Overview: Looking for an experienced Procurement Consultant to provide end-to-end category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement of diverse indirect service categories on a global scale
2. Contractor’s Role:
• Contingent labor category management
• Collaborate with technology partners to develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies
• Analyze industry and vendor data / trends and make recommendations to technology partners about key insights, trade-offs, and risks
• Collect requirements and specifications from technology partners and lead competitive bidding processes (e.g. RFx, eAuctions, etc.)
• Negotiate commercial arrangements and contracts with vendors.
3. Experience Level: Mid Level Level 2 (3-7 yrs)
4. Qualifications:
• Experience working with large Technology Global Systems Integrators
• A College or University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance is preferred but all majors will be considered.
• 3-5 years’ experience with Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Strong contracting background with an understanding of industry standards, critical components, and preferable/advantageous language
• Demonstrates solid time management skills and prioritization skills.
• Analytical, project management and problem solving skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Strong History of working with High level leadership.
Salary : $55