Description:

• Our location in Lake County, Illinois, currently has a Contractor opportunity for a Procurement Specialist, Regional Operations.
• The Specialist applies experience and procurement knowledge to execute procurement best practices and execute strategies across Global Procurement Services.
• Work with customers, internal and external, and the Divisions to solve issues and drive high levels of customer service.  
• The position will be responsible to identify, research, and evaluate stakeholder requests to modify, update and execute the appropriate type of agreement for our internal customer and our Suppliers.
• Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels
• Full understanding of the "One Procurement" strategies.  Strong knowledge and project work across multiple categories that impact the team positively.
• Works within defined processes and procedures and may help determine appropriate approaches for change.

What you’ll do:

• First line responder; pivots between strategy, operations, and transactional procurement
• Adhere and support defined Source to Pay process flow globally.
• Execute against category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders.
• Develop and drive contract processes within a Contract Technology Platform
• Develop and drive catalog strategies within a Catalog Technology Platform
• Manage SOWs/RFI's/Ordering documents. Assist with supplier selection.
• Execute ad-hoc/one off buys.
• Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development.
• Lead resolution on issues within Source to Pay technology improvements.
• Support supplier integration and KPI's
• Drive savings outcomes
• Collaboration with functions, divisions, and global procurement teams
• Support RFP process
• Performs routine professional-based activities and contribute to and manage some projects.
• Communicate with appropriate departments to clarify request and obtain appropriate supporting documentation for the purchase.
• Implement agreed purchasing strategies for category globally.
• Support business relationships with diverse suppliers globally
• Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Exhibit cultural awareness with foreign business entities.
• Seek, develop, and maintain business relationships with suppliers, clients, and customers.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
• Executes against the goals set by the Regional Procurement Operations team.
• Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, or Financial Degrees.
• 1-3 years of Procurement experience. 
• Source to Pay Process Understanding
• Functional experience.
• Strong people skills                           
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Self-Starter      
• Skilled in spreadsheet programs
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills
• Source to Pay Technology Experience