Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain

Purchasing Specialist III / Procurement Specialist Duration : 12 months
Location/Site : Waukegan Road, North Chicago, IL 60064
Work Schedule : Hybrid role with onsite presence Tuesday to Thursday and remote or flexible work Monday and Friday . First shift, Monday through Friday.
No overtime or travel is expected.

This is a newly created position within the company’s Indirect Procurement organization . The role supports the Procurement Category Associate Director and is focused strictly on Facilities Management contracting and sourcing execution .
The contractor will be responsible for organizing, standardizing, and managing facilities-related contracts that were previously handled by a different group.
A major part of the role involves gathering existing contracts , building a structured roadmap for renewals and renegotiations , and ensuring agreements do not lapse .
The work environment follows an open seating model and involves a mix of independent work and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, business partners, and suppliers .

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain , or a related field, although this is not strictly required if the candidate has strong and relevant procurement and facilities contracting experience .
A minimum of five years of experience in procurement, purchasing, negotiations, and contract management is required, with strong preference for candidates who have worked in Facilities Management or Facilities Procurement .
Real estate services procurement experience is considered a plus.
Pharma industry experience is preferred but not mandatory , and candidates from other regulated facilities environments may also be considered.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while knowing when to escalate.
The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook .
Experience with SAP is helpful, and the team is transitioning toward Coupa , with Coupa Sourcing already live and the Contracting module planned for future rollout.
Training will be provided.

The Procurement Specialist works within the Procurement Organization , which provides sourcing, contracting, and category management services across multiple functional areas within the company.
The objective of the position is to lead assigned procurement and contracting activities through execution while deploying process efficiencies and maintaining compliance with the company’s policies, procedures, and legal requirements .
The individual will be expected to understand approved buying channels and contracting policies for goods and services and guide internal requestors to the appropriate channels identified by the Supplier Management Team .
Responsibilities include providing administrative and operational support for procurement projects and supplier management activities such as contract redlining, review and execution, bid summary justifications, data analysis , and contract intake management within defined service level expectations .
The role also includes reviewing and negotiating Master Service Agreements (MSAs) , Statements of Work (SOWs) , and other supplier agreements in alignment with agreed category strategies and within authorized financial approval limits .
This position requires strong hands-on experience in Facilities Management procurement , including both soft services such as janitorial, uniforms, and landscaping , as well as hard services such as HVAC, electrical, and fire or life safety systems .