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Senior Procurement Leader – HR, Insurance, Payroll

Location:	Chicago, IL
Number of Openings:	1

Our client is a global leader in their field and employees over 10,000 people globally. They are hiring a Procurement Leader to develop long-term strategies for overall decision-making in alignment with business goals.

The Procurement Leader will be responsible for implementation of sourcing strategies to ensure maximum cost-savings and adequate compliance. Their focus will surround human resources, insurance, market research, payroll, and partner engagement.

 

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary, plus medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, and generous vacation plan.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Strong potential for promotion.
• Strong record of corporate responsibility, employee safety, and employee care.
• Many career advancement paths and support for training and certifications.
• Large pool of financial resources and software tools.
• Access to upper management and high degree of influence over business processes.
• Strong portfolio of hand-picked customers.
• Multiple career advancement paths: can develop niche skills or move upward into management.
• Very high average employee tenure.

 

Focus:

• Evaluate the market outlook and climate to determine opportunity for company to achieve goals. Set and monitor progress of goals through key metrics.
• Be point of contact and subject matter expert for price, quality, service and terms negotiations.
• Monitor the implementation of sourcing strategies and contract compliance and participate in the resolution of any constraints or issues.
• Analyze findings, compile metrics, collect quotes, and present recommendations to suppliers, internal customers, and appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant laws, risk policies, and regulations. Work with internal compliance team to ensure proper practices.
• Work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value; quality; feasibility and specifications in the procurement of HR, insurance, and payroll services while contributing cost savings.
• Coordinate partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support company needs and expectations. Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes; cycle times; and service levels.

 

Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in cost/benefit analysis and sourcing functions.
• 4+ years of global purchasing experience.
• Consultative background is beneficial. Must be able to consult on projects, pricing structures, plan sourcing, and deliver solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Understanding of contract law, compliance, and risk.
• Proven ability to negotiate terms and conditions of business contracts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop creative solutions to business challenges.

Interested? Send resumes to resumes@bluesignal.com.

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