Senior Procurement Consultant

3 weeks ago


Buffalo Grove, United States Robert Half Full time

Our client in the north suburbs of Chicago has an immediate need for a strong Procurement Category Manager. This Leader role within Global Procurement is responsible for the development and execution of category management strategies, aligning with both long-term goals and immediate business plans. The key responsibilities encompass overseeing the creation and delivery of value from the supplier base, strategically mitigating risks, reducing costs, and consistently surpassing business and customer expectations.

Key Job Accountabilities

  • Drive projects by guiding stakeholders, utilizing project management principles, and meeting timelines and deliverables.
  • Evaluate cross-region opportunities, drive global initiatives, and provide consultation across multiple regions.
  • Negotiate agreements with other organizations, establishing clear strategies and responses to various tactics.
  • Systematically identify and evaluate risks within the category, implementing strategies for continuity of supply.
  • Identify, forecast, and execute cost-out opportunities using a multi-year strategy.
  • Create industry-wide networks, internal relationships, and subject matter expertise in the category.
  • Use Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) techniques for innovation and competitive advantage.
  • Regularly utilize a strategic sourcing process from planning through performance monitoring.
  • Create market intelligence on global markets, suppliers, and key material indexes within the category

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required for role; MBA or equivalent preferred.
  • 8-10 years of strategic procurement experience, or relevant technical / business leadership experience.
  • Experience leading strategic supplier negotiations with Big Four accountancies as well as Management Consulting firms.
  • Demonstrated expertise in procurement category management, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and the strategic sourcing process.
  • Skilled at presenting and interacting with C-Suite Individuals.


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