Sr Category Manager, Procurement - HR and Marketing at Northern Trust in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

This position is responsible for leading and managing critical global supply chain management and procurement projects. Provides sourcing process expertise and analytics, leads collection and analysis of data, leads pricing discussions & contract negotiations. Develops overall category sourcing strategies as well as manages the overall supplier relationship(s). Influences and drives improvements of global policies, programs and processes. Uses expertise to provide guidance to others as a project manager or procurement consultant. Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline. Continues to build knowledge of company, processes and clients. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline including:

• Responsible for development of sourcing strategy and performing category analytics
• 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 NDA's, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, etc. and leading all aspects of contract & price negotiations and ongoing contract administration
• Responsible for maintenance of procurement processes and procedures
• 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
• Supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. OFAC, FCPA, Spend Analysis
• Manages reporting of Procurement performance metrics for categories under 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
• Utilize and maintain ERP and Contract Management System (Coupa) including loading of final agreements
• Interacts with business and Partners to formulate and implement strategy and solutions to enhance existing services, create new services or improve processes
• Identifies impact of changes and processes; facilitates acceptance of change through training and communication
• Serves as subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge in area of procurement and supply chain management with strong knowledge of categories supported over time
• Impacts quality of own work and work of others on the team and work within guidelines and policies

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance and six or more years' experience in Sourcing or Procurement related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• MBA or other advanced degree and a professional Procurement/ Supply Chain Management designation (e.g. CSCP, CPM) are a strong plus
• Provides informal guidance to new team members
• In depth knowledge of supply chain management and strategic procurement. Demonstrated experience in sourcing for marketing, HR or professional services categories a plus
• Strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation and communication skills
• Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suites with strong Excel skills
• Experience with ERP system/Peoplesoft/Coupa
• Demonstrated success in time management; project management skills, attention to detail; is thorough and organized
• Explains complex information to others in straightforward manner

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation:

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater

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