A leading software company is looking to bring on a Category Lead for their Finance, HR, and Operations/Distribution divisions. You will lead the indirect procurement across these three critical spaces within a fast based environment for one of the fast-growing companies in the US. Leading the charge on strategic sourcing across these different functions requires the ability to alternate between big picture thinking and day-to-day detailed implementation of the sourcing strategy. You will be in a position to make an impact from day one as you are given the freedom to attack the job the way you see fit with full control over your three categories.
Responsibilities
- Devise and implement cost saving strategic-sourcing strategies and effectively implement it across the different functions responsible for
- Perform fit/gap assessments
- Issue RFI's to RFP's
- Sourcing Vendors and Vendor Negotiations
- Build and maintain Vednor and Supplier Relationships
- Ability to work cross functionally
- Internal stakeholder communications
- Contract negotiations and redlining
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in purchasing/sourcing
- Strategic thinker that is result driven
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues related to purchasing and commercial agreements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration preferred
- Strong cross-functional communication skills
Location
- Schaumberg, Illinois
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