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Motorola Solutions

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Company Overview</h2>
At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We&rsquo;re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that&rsquo;s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Department Overview</h2>
The Supply Chain and Procurement organization is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering best-in-class communications equipment and solutions for customers around the world. &ldquo;We aim to be a trusted advisor to our business partners &ndash; providing innovative solutions at the best possible value for their sourcing needs&rdquo; 
 
This role provides essential procurement and supplier expertise in the areas of strategic sourcing and category management with strong commercial and contractual experience. This role will deliver high quality, innovative and proven cost-effective methodologies to support company and department objectives. This role will interface and foster a collaborative environment with cross functional teams. This role requires exceptional verbal and written communication, strong organizational and time management skills.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 

Job Description</h2>
NOTE: This is a hybrid role - Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work from the office as needed.
Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we&rsquo;ll follow up with an exploratory conversation.
Overview:
The Procurement Category Manager - Services is a key role responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies for a portfolio of services categories, with a primary focus on third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).
This role requires a strategic thinker with strong sourcing acumen, negotiation skills, and a proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with overall business objectives.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Category Strategy Development &amp; Management: Drive transformation by developing and executing innovative, solution-oriented sourcing strategies for our systems integration services.</li><li>
Market Analysis &amp; Sourcing: Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify trends, assess supplier capabilities, and inform sourcing decisions. Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers.</li><li>
Competitive Bidding &amp; Negotiation:Spearhead the development of robust Statements of Work (SOWs) and performance-based contracts, leading negotiations to optimize our total cost of ownership</li><li>
Cost Reduction Initiatives: Drive aggressive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, value engineering, process improvements, demand management, and alternative sourcing strategies. Identify and implement innovative cost savings opportunities.</li><li>
Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate strategic alliances with key service partners, implementing rigorous vendor performance management to ensure alignment with our business objectives.</li><li>
Risk Management:Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to assigned service categories, including project deployment delays, single-source dependencies, financial stability of suppliers, and compliance with regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (e.g., pre and post Sales teams, engineering, project and product management, legal) to understand business needs and ensure alignment on procurement strategies.</li><li>
Contract Management: Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. Ensure contracts are properly maintained and tracked.</li><li>
Compliance &amp; Ethics: Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulations.</li><li>
Reporting &amp; Analytics: Develop and maintain accurate procurement data, reports, and analytics to track performance, identify opportunities, and support decision-making.</li><li>
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline procurement operations and enhance efficiency.</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management.</li><li>
Proven expertise in strategically sourcing the end-to-end services for large-scale technology deployments, with demonstrated success in managing third party systems implementation partners, professional services, and full-lifecycle field services (install, maintain, support).</li><li>
Proven track record of achieving significant cost reductions through strategic sourcing and negotiation.**</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Knowledge of contract law and procurement best practices.</li><li>
Proficiency in using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and e-sourcing tools.</li><li>
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li></ul>
Key Skills:<ul><li>
Category Management</li><li>
Strategic Sourcing</li><li>
Contract Negotiation</li><li>
Cost Reduction</li><li>
Supplier Relationship Management</li><li>
Market Analysis</li><li>
Risk Management</li><li>
Stakeholder Management</li><li>
Data Analysis</li><li>
ERP Systems</li></ul>
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Target Base Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Basic Requirements</h2><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in finance or similar business discipline</li><li>
8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience</li><li>
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Travel Requirements</h2>
Under 10%<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 

Relocation Provided</h2>
None<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 

Position Type</h2>
Experienced<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 

Referral Payment Plan</h2>
No
Our U.S. Benefits include:<ul><li>
Incentive Bonus Plans</li><li>
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits</li><li>
401K with Company Match</li><li>
10 Paid Holidays</li><li>
Generous Paid Time Off Packages</li><li>
Employee Stock Purchase Plan</li><li>
Paid Parental &amp; Family Leave</li><li>
and more!</li></ul> 
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you&rsquo;d like to join our team but feel that you don&rsquo;t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we&rsquo;d still love to hear why you think you&rsquo;d be a great addition to our team.
We&rsquo;re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.</div>

Procurement Category Manager - Services

Nexamp

<div>Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we're looking for:

Nexamp is looking to hire a Category Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic management of assigned categories worldwide, in particular the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) category. Working cross-functionally, you will own the supplier process and performance. You'll partner closely with other key functional representatives from Business Development, Construction, SPM, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to ensure Nexamp's supply base is effectively serving internal and external customer needs. This role will be hybrid-based out of our Boston or Chicago office. You will report to the Vice President, Supply Chain.

What you'll do:
<ul>
<li>Develop and Implement Strategy: Own the equipment category strategy for BESS equipment, aligning with the overall business goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Sourcing Opportunities: Identify sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and strategies to optimize supplier performance across assigned categories.</li>
<li>Performance Reporting: Generate regular reports on category performance, market insights, and procurement forecasts, and assist in the annual budget preparation. Communicate these insights to senior management to inform decision-making.</li>
<li>Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the supply chain, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience.</li>
<li>Conduct Market Research: Analyze supplier capabilities, market trends, and risks.</li>
<li>Technology Roadmap: Identify new technologies within the category that could benefit the company and inform strategy.</li>
<li>Policy Impact: Maintain knowledge and familiarity with current and potential upcoming policies as they pertain to their impact on the category.</li>
<li>Supplier Base Development: Work to introduce new suppliers and rationalize the supply base, focusing on the total cost of ownership.</li>
<li>On-board New Suppliers: Lead RFP processes, negotiate agreements, and establish compliance monitoring of suppliers.</li>
<li>Strategic Relationship Management: Manage supplier relationships strategically to ensure the technical, manufacturing, quality, product support, and logistics needs are met to ensure continuity of supply.</li>
<li>Performance Management: Continuously manage supplier performance through supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews, including attending supplier visits, meetings, and industry trade shows/conferences.</li>
<li>Continuous improvement: Develop standard practices and processes for the category management teams.</li>
</ul>
What you'll bring:
<ul>
<li>University degree (Supply Chain or Engineering degrees are a plus). MBA is a plus.</li>
<li>3+ years of experience in the solar industry with BESS experience/familiarity.</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in supplier management, category management, technical program management, or consulting.</li>
<li>Proven ability to develop procurement and supply chain strategies, coupled with strong presentation skills to effectively communicate recommendations to senior management.</li>
<li>Experience working closely with engineers and other technical teams, with a deep understanding of technical requirements and product development cycles.</li>
<li>Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and experienced in managing projects that align with strategic procurement goals.</li>
<li>Experience in developing and managing KPIs and performance metrics working with complicated data sets.</li>
<li>Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.</li>
<li>Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.</li>
<li>Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.</li>
<li>Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.</li>
<li>Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.</li>
<li>Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.</li>
<li>Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.</li>
<li>Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.</li>
<li>Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.</li>
<li>Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.</li>
</ul>
If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You'll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Compensation:

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $110,000 - $125,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company's stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.</div>

BESS Category Manager

University of Chicago

<div>
 
 Department
 
 
 
 OPS Operations, Strategy, and Finance - Supply Chain Management
 
 
 
 About The Department
 
 
 
 The Office of the Vice President for Operations supports the highest ambitions of the University&rsquo;s teaching and learning, research, and engagement goals with the mandate to oversee enabling infrastructure of the University including the built environment, technology, and human resources organizations. In support of faculty, students, and staff, the Office of the Vice President for Operations prioritizes an exceptional level of service and delivery of robust business practices that steward the University&rsquo;s infrastructure resources efficiently and contributes to the long-range planning and culture of the University.
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Executive Director, reporting to the Associate Vice President of Operations Strategy and Finance, provides strategic leadership for campus-wide operational functions, including Supply Chain, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Software Licensing, Printing Services, and Computer Acquisition. Overseeing multiple teams of directors, managers, and professional staff, the Executive Director develops and implements consistent processes to optimize efficiency, compliance, and financial stewardship across IT, Facilities, Safety and Security, and Human Resource. This position champions operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement to support the University&rsquo;s strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provides strategic leadership over supply chain, accounts payable/receivable, software licensing, printing services, and computer acquisition functions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develops and maintains a forward-looking 5-year strategic plan, aligning unit goals with broader University initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversees inventory and warehouse operations to optimize stock levels, reduce costs, and ensure timely service delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Directs sourcing, vendor negotiation, and vendor management to achieve quality, cost savings, and compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensures all processes comply with University policies and regulatory guidelines, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establishes and manages operating budgets, performs financial modeling, and drives long-term financial planning.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leads proposal and cost analysis development for significant University purchasing projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Builds and maintains effective partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Serves as escalation point for complex customer issues and proactively solicit feedback for service improvement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leads, mentors, and evaluates a diverse team of managers and staff, fostering professional growth and high performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develops, tracks, and reports on service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve team performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drives process improvement initiatives and prepares regular reports/presentations for senior leadership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identifies operational goals and oversees allocation of resources to meet priorities. Ensures compliance of staff with organizational, University and other relevant policies and guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advises on all financial activities, including financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and procurement. Oversees facilities management, including renovations, moves, maintenance and ongoing facilities operations. Manages development of all contracts, including those with vendors and other institutions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversees the management of informational technology planning, ensuring necessary operating and information systems and resources are in place to accomplish strategic goals. Conceives and directs special projects related to the business of the organizational unit.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provides leadership and direction through managers. Establishes budgetary plans, policies and protocols to enhance the central pedagogical mission and operational goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manages employees through subordinates, usually other managers. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs other related work as needed.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Education
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
 
 
 
 Work Experience
 
 
 
 Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 10+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
 
 
 
 Certifications
 
 
 
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Developing and implementing information technology support programs and services.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience collaborating with faculty and staff in a Tier 1 research university setting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience managing office equipment or desktop machines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Five years of experience managing staff and charge back operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Five years of vendor management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Dealing with budgeting and financial modeling in an auxiliary service environment.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Excellent written and oral communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Keep abreast of IT trends and technologies and build knowledge and technical expertise.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative &ndash; builds effective relationships with others. Works effectively as a member of a department. Open to assistance and willing to assist others. Puts success of team above own interest.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional &ndash; internalizes and acts on organizational mission and goals. Works effectively across organization and campus community. Active interest in the University and IT in higher education.
 </li>
 <li>
 Takes personal ownership of professional development.
 </li>
 <li>
 Values and respects differences.
 </li>
 <li>
 Accountability and Commitment to Follow Through &ndash; advocate for the University and take ownership of multiple issues at a single time. Follow the issues through until final resolution.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Working Conditions
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Standard office environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Sit for short or extended time periods.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensively use computer.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Application Documents
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Resume/CV (required)
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 When applying, the document(s)
 
 MUST
 
 be uploaded via the
 
 My Experience
 
 page, in the section titled
 
 Application Documents
 
 of the application.
 
 
 
 Job Family
 
 
 
 Administration &amp; Management
 
 
 
 Role Impact
 
 
 
 People Manager
 
 
 
 Scheduled
 
 
 Weekly Hours
 
 
 
 37.5
 
 
 
 Drug Test Required
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 Health Screen Required
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 
 
 
 No
 
 
 
 Pay Rate Type
 
 
 
 Salary
 
 
 
 FLSA Status
 
 
 
 Exempt
 
 
 
 Pay Range
 
 
 
 $202,000.00 - $258,000.00
 
 
 The included pay rate or range represents the University&rsquo;s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
 
 
 
 Benefits Eligible
 
 
 
 Yes
 
 
 The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
 
 
 
 Posting Statement
 
 
 
 The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
 
 
 Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
 
 
 All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
 
 
 The University of Chicago's Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
</div>

Executive Director, Supply Chain Management

Kraft Heinz

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div>All Posting Locations: Chicago, IL, US
</div><div>Job Functions: Procurement</div>
<div>Date Published: October 23, 2025</div>
<div>Ref#: R-97568</div>
<div>Remote, Hybrid or Onsite: Hybrid</div></ul><div></div><div> 
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>ABOUT THE ROLE</div></div><div><div>
Job Description</div>
Job Purpose
As the Group Lead for Paper Packaging Procurement, you will play a crucial role in leading and developing the North American Zone Paper Packaging Procurement team. The successful candidate would be responsible for leading and developing a team of (3) people across the folding cartons, corrugated and label packaging categories. and a spend of over $600MM. The ideal candidate will have a strong Procurement background, with leading teams, as well as developing category sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, supplier relationship management, cost modeling skills, strong internal &amp; external stakeholder alignment &amp; influencing skills, exceptional communication, organizational and people manager skills.
This candidate will also possess expertise in ensuring the company's packaging needs are met while minimizing costs and ensuring the quality of paper packaging materials for our food and beverage products.
Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities
<ul><li>Lead, manage, and develop a team of three people, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure individual and team success, as well as to foster a positive, inclusive, and productive team culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and open communication.</li>
<li>Work closely with Global Procurement to ensure alignment on procurement strategies and initiatives.</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally and with category managers to develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for resin packaging materials, aligning with business objectives, and ensuring continuity of supply.</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with existing and new suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage performance to ensure quality, delivery, and meeting cost targets.</li>
<li>Drive value for the business through identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives, such as supplier consolidation, process improvements, improving payment terms, mitigating risks, and driving innovative packaging solutions.</li>
<li>Mitigate risks associated with resin packaging procurement, including supply chain disruptions, quality issues, tariffs, and substance of interest.</li>
<li>Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&amp;D, Operations, and Quality Assurance, to ensure packaging meets product requirements and regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and spend data to inform strategic decisions and optimize procurement processes, implementing best practices and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.</li>
<li>Managing inflation, driving productivity, setting paper packaging procurement budgets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and financial targets.</li>
<li>Champions our Kraft Heinz organizational values and help drive our procurement vision.</li>
</ul>Expected Experience &amp; Required Skills
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, finance, business, marketing or equivalent. MBA and advanced Procurement qualifications are preferred. Candidates with equivalent experience and/or education will be considered.</li>
<li>At least 8+ years of Procurement experience, with a minimum of 5-7 years of direct procurement experience.</li>
<li>Strong business acumen, supplier relationship management, influencing skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain Procurement results and variances to non-Procurement audiences.</li>
<li>Results-oriented, adept at solving complex challenges and dealing with ambiguity; anticipates and adjusts to problems and obstacles in the team or the organization.</li>
<li>Creates and manages individual development plans to support career growth and advancement, as well as provides regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring to team members.</li>
<li>Proven project management and solid analytical, consultative, and diagnostic skills; able to make sound, data-driven business decisions. Prior experience with business case development and multi-workstream project management is critical to success in this role.</li>
<li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and understanding of source-to-pay tools (SAP, Ariba, Workday, etc.)</li>
</ul>Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead and manage a team of 3 procurement professionals responsible for paper packaging procurement, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities to ensure team success.</li>
<li>Develop and execute strategic procurement plans for paper packaging materials, aligning with business objectives and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Manage and maintain relationships with 50 suppliers, negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure best-in-class quality, service, and cost.</li>
<li>Oversee the management of over 7,000 resource codes, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information, and implementing process improvements to optimize procurement efficiency.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality, to ensure seamless integration of procurement strategies and initiatives.</li>
<li>Analyze market trends, industry developments, and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation.</li>
<li>Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and reports to ensure accurate financial planning and tracking.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including sustainability and social responsibility initiatives.</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.</li>
<li>Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.</li>
<li>Proven track record of strategic procurement planning, supplier management, and team leadership.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of paper packaging materials, including folding cartons, corrugate, and labels.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop strategic recommendations.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving and project management skills.</li>
<li>Experience with procurement systems, such as SAP or similar ERP systems.</li>
</ul>Nice to Have:
<ul><li>Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.</li>
<li>Certification in procurement, such as CPM or CPSM.</li>
<li>Experience in the food industry or consumer packaged goods.</li>
<li>Knowledge of sustainability and social responsibility initiatives in procurement.</li>
</ul>Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz&rsquo; strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$137,400.00 &ndash; $171,700.00
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family&rsquo;s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You&rsquo;ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
<ul><li>Physical &ndash; Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
</li><li>Social &ndash; Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
</li><li>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
</li><li>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability
</li></ul>Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Lead, Packaging - Paper

United Airlines

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. 
 
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together. 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Description</h2>
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Manager - Purchasing Global Procurement (GP) manages the procurement process for their respective category and leads cross-functional supplier qualification and sourcing activities for assigned category. This role aids in the creation and implementation of strategies for sourcing goods globally to align with organizational goals; ensures alignment and compliance, anticipates changes, and drives activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces. The primary responsibility for this position is the management of direct tactical procurement of airframe components and engine parts that the Technical Operations team has identified and requires.
The Manager - Purchasing GP supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading a team and supporting sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This role is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost.<ul><li>
Manage end-to-end accountability for execution of the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force</li><li>
Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers</li><li>
Conduct requests for complex proposals (RFPs) to competitively source products and services, including gathering requirements, identifying vendors, proposal evaluation and scoring, stakeholder engagement and total cost ownership (TCO) analysis</li><li>
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces</li><li>
Research supplier market dynamics/intelligence and use it as input into the strategy</li><li>
Monitor and report compliance to Source-to-Pay (S2P) process per entity</li><li>
Negotiate commercials and contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met</li><li>
Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including communication of demand/volume changes, and sharing end-user feedback</li><li>
Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities</li><li>
Manage and/or mentor team, provide guidance and valuable input on all mentioned responsibilities</li><li>
Train and develop individuals and all team members on spend data analysis and relevant tools</li><li>
Provide support, partnership and direction to team members,</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h2><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</h3> 
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Bachelor's degree in finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field</li><li>
4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience</li><li>
Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills</li><li>
Strong cross functional leadership skills</li><li>
Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,</li><li>
Ability to work independently</li><li>
Efficient conflict resolution skills</li><li>
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge</li><li>
Skilled in strategic minded project management</li><li>
Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):</h3> 
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Master's degree</li><li>
MBA</li><li>
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)</li><li>
5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement</li><li>
Previous experience with assigned category preferred</li><li>
Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts</li><li>
Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools</li></ul></div> 
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00. 
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. 
 
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges. 
 
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. 
 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.</div>

Manager - Purchasing GP (Tech Ops)

Proxima

<div>
 
 We have exciting opportunities for Logistics Procurement professionals to join our specialist consulting team based out of North America. Located in the US and UK and part of the global leader Bain &amp; Company, Proxima is a well-established and leading management consulting firm specializing in procurement currently with offices in London, Leeds, Cardiff, and Chicago; with new European offices opening shortly. Hybrid working is the norm with time spent at client site, home as well as your local office.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are experiencing growth across all categories but specifically within
 
 Logistics and Supply Chain
 
 
 Procurement
 
 we are seeing significant expansion across North America. This would be an exciting time to join a team of exceptional people driven to influencing and shaping Logistics outcomes for our clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Actively contribute to the Logistics and Supply Chain Community of Practice delivering:
 
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 Knowledge sharing
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 Insight and future market trends
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 Industry best practices
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 Team development and learning
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 Support the business on growing the category strategy and sales pipeline
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 Identify and drive opportunities for improvement in clients&rsquo; procurement and operational performance
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 Procurement responsibility for planning and implementing high quality solutions that deliver recognizable value to the stakeholders, drawing upon commercial insight for a successful project output
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 An understanding of impacts that operations within logistics and supply chain can have on procurement and how procurement can have on a business supply chain cost to serve
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 Develop and propose category and project strategies that maximize value for clients
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 Gain stakeholder engagement at all appropriate levels and influence effectively
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 Provide input into client&rsquo;s scope of requirements and specification design, proposing best practice approaches to the market
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 Devise negotiation plans and manage negotiation process with client and supplier(s)
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 Provide commercial input on contract terms and conditions with suppliers
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 Desire to continue development within the category striving to understand market dynamics and future trends to support project outputs, and identify opportunities to support business growth
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 About You:
 
 
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 Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics commercial and operational environment
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 Experience working across different category areas within Logistics; freight (road, sea, air and multimodal), warehousing, 3PL, automation and operations
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 Change management experience
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 Supplier management experience
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 Excellent planning, negotiation, and written &amp; oral communication skills
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 Proven stakeholder engagement skills
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 Flexibility to travel as required
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 Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a fun and inclusive company, combining a fast paced professional environment with a flat structure. Our culture is collaborative and open, where we welcome and support each other&rsquo;s professional growth. You have the ability to shape and quickly grow your career at Proxima, and we actively progress and promote our people throughout the year. Our people are the driving force of our success and rapid growth. We offer a competitive salary, with an Employee Profit Share bonus and numerous benefits. We also offer flexible working and offer support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training. There are also opportunities to work abroad within North America.
 
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Procurement Consultant - Logistics

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. 
 
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together. 
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Description</h2>
Get ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry! Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training &mdash; our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Manager of Crew Resources Strategy &amp; Planning supports the strategic planning function of the pilot planning business. The role will develop and maintain an evolving, integrated pilot staffing plan that the other functional areas of pilot planning execute toward. In doing so, this Manager will also drive the strategy for how United&rsquo;s pilot workforce system is designed (e.g. pilot base strategies and balancing, global fleet staffing optimization for seasonality re-fleeting, etc.) and be responsible for leading cross-team collaboration within Crew Resources (Workforce Planning, Process and Execution, and Plan Production) that provides inputs relevant for the strategy creation and be responsible for the processes to drive alignment to and execution of the strategy once developed. This role will lead analysts responsible for the analysis and construction of the strategy and crew planning narratives. This function is a critical role within Flight Ops and the greater Air Operations organization, owning all aspects of planning one of United&rsquo;s most critical resources &ndash; 18,000+ pilots &ndash; and the Manager will play a critical role in defining and communicating the strategy that drives the forward-looking pilot plan to senior leaders.<ul><li>
Evaluates operational and financial implications of strategic changes including, but not limited to, base footprint, pairing construction &amp; pilot schedule strategy and objectives, reserve and Line Average optimization, and vacancy/displacement needs, identifying opportunities to optimize resources through asymmetric planning</li><li>
Identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions to pilot resource challenges and opportunities and develops strategies to optimize the system of crew resources balancing financial, regulatory, contractual, pilot service, and ops reliability, and other strategic factors</li><li>
Analyzes the operational and financial implications of structural operating landscape changes being contemplated, including fleet deployment and network changes, labor contract provisions, changes to regulations, and other ad-hoc strategic projects that impact pilot staffing</li><li>
Develop frameworks for evaluating scenario-based, &ldquo;what-if&rdquo; business cases to support decision making</li><li>
Responsible for the production of analysis and presentations to deliver insights for pilot resourcing strategic decisions and close-in updates summarizing the state and outlook of the pilot resourcing function&rsquo;s ability to support the network schedule and upcoming staffing decisions</li><li>
Drive collaboration within Flight Ops and across Air Ops, Network Planning, Finance, NOC, Labor Relations the NOC</li><li>
Manage critical Pilot Planning relationships, facilitating working-level collaboration, communication, coordination, and influence within Crew Resources, Flight Ops and across non-Flight Ops departments with whom collaboration is a success factor for the pilot plan</li><li>
Communicates strategy through analytical presentation building, dashboard development, and analytical reporting</li><li>
Independently is able to develop narratives and build logical sequences of data exhibits to support conclusions and recommendations</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Qualifications</h2>
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience</li><li>
3+ years of either: A) airline experience, majority financial and/or resource planning, or B) Professional Advisory serving airline clients with engagements across supply chain, resource planning, operational efficiency, or continuous improvement</li><li>
Demonstrated track record of taking an anecdotal hypothesis or abstract concept and re-framing it with analytic rigor</li><li>
Compulsive belief in establishing and communicating a plan to establish a common purpose across stakeholders whom the plan effects</li><li>
Natural inclination to ask &quot;why&quot; and challenge the status quo</li><li>
Intellectual curiosity and self-motivation to heed signals in data and want to understand root causes and glean actionable insights from that understanding</li><li>
Experience engaging with senior leaders, leveraging emotional intelligence skills to employ and balance strong executive presence with humility</li><li>
Self-starter, ability to handle concurrent projects and prioritize multiple competing demands, managing the matching of resources with workload, and manage up status updates without follow-up</li><li>
Ability to develop a compelling story that delivers clear and convincing messages communicated in a logical way that is easy to follow and unambiguously answers the &ldquo;so what&rdquo; for the respective audience</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul>
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):<ul><li>
Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, or Statistics or equivalent experience in Management Consulting or Airline Management</li><li>
Crew Planning, Network Planning, Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, or Strategic Planning/Corporate Development at a major global airline with multiple aircraft types and crew bases</li></ul> 
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00. 
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. 
 
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges. 
 
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. 
 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.</div>

Manager - Crew Resources Strategy & Planning

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