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Verano

<div>
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The Director of Procurement is responsible for overseeing all purchasing policies, objectives, and initiatives in North America. This includes the overall contracting lifecycle, strategic category and vendor management programs, and the purchasing process from spend approval through payment. Ensures a collaborative and cooperative working relationship within departments to achieve business goals and objectives, as well as uniformity across all assigned facilities.
 
 
 This is a hybrid role requiring ~3 days a week on-site at Verano HQ (224 W. Hill St, Chicago IL 60610).
 
 
 Verano requires all applicants to have permanent United States work authorization (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
 
 
 
 Essential Duties And Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Own comprehensive responsibility for all supplier relationships and supply chain contract negotiations for multi-state cannabis cultivation and production facilities.
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 Conduct the RFP process, bid analysis and review, contract negotiations, and blanket purchase agreement creation.
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 Provide a competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services.
 </li>
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 Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned commodities.
 </li>
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 Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time deliveries while keeping inventory holdings at the appropriate levels.
 </li>
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 Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
 </li>
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 Maintain on-going process to evaluate key suppliers with documented &ldquo;scorecards&rdquo; to ensure the best pricing, quality, and delivery options, including a list of qualified backup suppliers when needed.
 </li>
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 Analyze AR/AP history, supplier continuity, risk management, and changing market dynamics to control material costs and ensure a reliable source of supply.
 </li>
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 Partner with suppliers to drive Continuous Improvement through shared savings and quality improvement initiatives at each plant location.
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 Lead, train, and motivate direct reports to ensure peak performance, while mentoring for career advancement.
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 Establish and utilize KPIs to monitor, adjust, reward, and optimize regional performance.
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 Partner with Human Resources to effectively manage the regional workforce.
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 Utilize ERP and QMS to ensure consistent products and high-quality control.
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 Creates an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company&rsquo;s mission, vision, and values.
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 Operate as an inclusive leader; engage all staff in a manner that supports company strategy and retention.
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 Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective collaborative developer of solutions to business challenges.
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 Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
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 Travel to plant locations and/or supplier facilities as needed.
 
 
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 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree required.
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 7+ years&rsquo; experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing facility within a purchasing capacity.
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 5+ years&rsquo; experience as a people leader, leading a team or purchasing specialists.
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 Experience with SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA required.
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 Ability to priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
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 Excellent organization and project management skills.
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 Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 
 
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 Compensation Data
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer:
 
 
 
 Verano Base Pay Range
 
 
 $105,000 - $140,000
 
 
 Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
 
 
 
 Benefits:
 
 
 
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 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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 401(k) matching
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 Paid holidays
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 Paid time off
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 Product discounts
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Director, Supply Chain Procurement

Lactalis USA

<div>Description:

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we&rsquo;re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive&mdash;whether you&rsquo;re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we&rsquo;re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani&reg; Italian cheeses and ricotta, Pr&eacute;sident&reg; specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft&reg; natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone&rsquo;s&reg; cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel&reg;, Black Diamond&reg; cheddar, and Parmalat&reg; milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi&rsquo;s&reg;, Stonyfield Organic&reg;, Brown Cow&trade;, Oui&reg;, Yoplait&reg;, Go-Gurt&reg;, :ratio&reg;, Green Mountain Creamery&reg;, and Mountain High&reg;, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun&reg;, Gopi&reg;, and Arz&reg;.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values&mdash;Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone&rsquo;s unique background and ideas are valued.
Even if you don&rsquo;t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours
Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager. This role can be based out of Buffalo, NY, Chicago, NY, or Londonderry, NH.
Job Summary
The Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager Indirect &ndash; Supply Chain &amp; Warehousing manages a portfolio of Logistics categories and projects. They will be responsible for establishing strong collaborative relationships with senior leaders in Programs and functional areas to align around category strategies and project requirements, scopes, and timelines. Develops or updates a sourcing strategy for each category as appropriate. Partners with global and regional Programs and offices to drive procurement through the supply chain team and eliminate unmanaged spend. Establishes long-term agreements where feasible to reduce transactional work and obtain optimal quality, service, price, and other terms. Advises and enables Country Programs in their sourcing projects as appropriate. Develop beneficial partnerships with global and regional suppliers and other organizations. The categories will focus on the Supply Chain with a strong dominance for warehousing including 3PL and inbound warehousing.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:<ul><li>
Activities will include facilitation of sourcing initiatives and projects with Programs, development of category strategies, supplier negotiation with suppliers, establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships, and leadership of business reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Work with internal stakeholders to optimize, develop or adjust the warehouse network, on a very strong and fast acquisition and growth approach in the group.</li><li>
Be a strong advisor of the management.</li><li>
Be able to articulate a long-term vision of a fast-changing and growing company.</li><li>
Establish strong collaborative relationships with internal groups divisions and USA Supply Chain Group.</li><li>
Monthly reporting on progress and achievements regarding Savings -Value Analysis - Negotiations completed.</li><li>
Will be responsible to implement a Yearly Saving Program, defined with Sr Director, and will have to be followed every month with comments to Sr Director. Will be responsible to implement pricing and % savings for elaborating Budget for next year (July- August).</li><li>
Activities will include sourcing and qualifying Suppliers. This will include site visits. Set-up procedures for evaluating potential suppliers.</li><li>
Additional activities will include compiling, organizing, and maintaining all detailed Supplier information used to evaluate new and existing Suppliers.</li><li>
Responsible for the research and compiling of all purchasing information including price history, quality, and service etc. for bid proposals.</li><li>
Analyses market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and/or pricing. Prepares market analysis reports with recommendations regarding alternatives.</li><li>
Will continually assess Suppliers to ensure that our company receives competitive pricing, quality, and service.</li><li>
Responsible for addition &amp; maintenance of all nonproductive resources.</li></ul>
Requirements:

From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key responsibilities for this position include:<ul><li>
Activities will include facilitation of sourcing initiatives and projects with Programs, development of category strategies, supplier negotiation with suppliers, establishment and maintenance of supplier relationships, and leadership of business reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Work with internal stakeholders to optimize, develop or adjust the warehouse network, on a very strong and fast acquisition and growth approach in the group.</li><li>
Be a strong advisor of the management.</li><li>
Be able to articulate a long-term vision of a fast-changing and growing company.</li><li>
Establish strong collaborative relationships with internal groups divisions and USA Supply Chain Group.</li><li>
Monthly reporting on progress and achievements regarding Savings -Value Analysis - Negotiations completed.</li><li>
Will be responsible to implement a Yearly Saving Program, defined with Sr Director, and will have to be followed every month with comments to Sr Director. Will be responsible to implement pricing and % savings for elaborating Budget for next year (July- August).</li><li>
Activities will include sourcing and qualifying Suppliers. This will include site visits. Set-up procedures for evaluating potential suppliers.</li><li>
Additional activities will include compiling, organizing, and maintaining all detailed Supplier information used to evaluate new and existing Suppliers.</li><li>
Responsible for the research and compiling of all purchasing information including price history, quality, and service etc. for bid proposals.</li><li>
Analyses market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and/or pricing. Prepares market analysis reports with recommendations regarding alternatives.</li><li>
Will continually assess Suppliers to ensure that our company receives competitive pricing, quality, and service.</li><li>
Responsible for addition &amp; maintenance of all nonproductive resources.</li></ul>
From your STORY to ours
Qualified applicants will contribute the following:
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from four-year College in business or a business-related field.</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
7-10 years purchasing experience with a minimum of 2 within Supply Chain Categories including freight and warehousing.</li><li>
People with significant business experience in Warehousing will be considered even without Procurement background, and reefer experience will be an asset.</li><li>
CPG industry experience preferred.</li></ul>
Certifications and specific knowledge<ul><li>
Excellent Microsoft Office capabilities are a must.</li><li>
Project management skills.</li><li>
Strong negotiation &amp; presentation skills.</li><li>
Strong planning, project management, leadership skills and execution skills.</li><li>
Rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability to present data to a leadership level.</li><li>
Ease of presenting in front of small to medium size groups and leadership.</li><li>
Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.</li><li>
Ability to operate in a team environment with the ability to motivate others.</li><li>
Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.</li></ul>
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.
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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Warehouse & Supply Chain)

fairlife, LLC

<div>
 fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
 
 
 With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes:
 
 fairlife&reg; ultra-filtered milk
 
 ;
 
 Core Power&reg;
 
 High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;
 
 fairlife&reg; nutrition plan&trade;
 
 , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
 
 
 A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
 
 
 To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
 
 
 
 job purpose
 
 :
 
 
 As fairlife continues to experience exponential growth as a company, we are looking for an Indirect Procurement Manager to help advance the strategic sourcing and procurement operations within our Supply Chain Team. This role is directly responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with fairlife's strategic objectives. The Indirect Procurement Manager will be tasked with developing and executing upon sourcing strategies across indirect categories with a focus on supplier selection, relationship management and price negotiation. As Indirect Procurement Manager, you will be expected to liaise with multiple stakeholders across various areas of the business internally and externally, and support as a thought leader to drive strategic decision making. This role delivers value by ensuring fairlife partners and contracts favorably with high performing suppliers driving exceptional service, quality, and value for our business.
 
 
 
 responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to strategic sourcing for indirect spend, focused on service categories.
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 Analyze spend to develop a productivity pipeline and execute robust category strategies that optimize the supply base.
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 Own, develop, and execute category strategies within indirect services, including but not limited to IT Hardware and Software, Professional Services, Consulting Services, Logistics Services, Leasing engagements, and Wastewater Services.
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 Manage the lifecycle of contracts related to co-manufacturing, own strategic and tactical relationships with all co-manufacturers, ensure vendor adherence to contracted terms, support our internal Operations teams by tracking all performance metrics and supporting all escalations, collaborating with Coca-Cola and manufacturers on improvement projects and initiatives.
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 Identify, support, and implement cost reduction opportunities.
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 Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) process to ensure consistent lowest total cost of ownership.
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 Earn trust with key internal stakeholder teams to collaborate on requirements gathering, while leading RFP development, response review, and supplier selection process.
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 Develop and execute vendor service agreements in close collaboration with Legal Team; Develop and negotiate preferential terms.
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 Manage vendor relationships, track performance, and communicate performance feedback.
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 Identify supply risks in Indirect categories and develop risk mitigation strategies.
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 Leverage functional experts through the sourcing process to assess market conditions, identify spend leverage opportunities, benchmark data, and other related activities.
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 Assist in the development and management of annual budgeting process.
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 Analyze and forecast market inflation trends and work to address any price variances to budget.
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 Monitor, track and report on savings and key performance indicators for category.
 </li>
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 Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance.
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 Partners with key stakeholders and project teams across the organization identify and prioritize strategic sourcing opportunities for the broader service category.
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 Other duties and category support as assigned and/or identified by the category manager.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 skills/qualifications required:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or Engineering).
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 +5 years of indirect services procurement experience (preferably IT in a CPG environment) or equivalent.
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 Excellent negotiation skills, verbal and written communication, and a self-starter.
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 Strong project management background desired with experience in CPG environment.
 </li>
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 Strong knowledge of contract structures and preferred terms for execution with service agreements.
 </li>
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 Proactive business results-focused, and proven ability to provide insights that generate value and drive savings.
 </li>
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 Self-motivated; ability to execute and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
 </li>
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 Able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-moving environment; Eager to partner and create value-based relationships with team members up, down and across the organization.
 </li>
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 Ability to influence senior leadership teams at Plant level and Corporate Function level.
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 Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 position location:
 
 Chicago, IL or Coopersville, MI
 
 
 
 reports to
 
 : Indirect Procurement Director
 
 
 
 travel requirements:
 
 30%
 
 
 <ul>
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 Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Base pay range:
 
 
 $90,000&mdash;$130,000 USD
 
 
 
 fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of
 
 
 race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
 
 
 
 
 In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email
 
 
 careers@fairlife.com
 
 .
 
 
 
 
 For Recruitment Agencies
 
 
 
 
 
 At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
 
 
 
 
 As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
 
 
 
 
 
 Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
 
 
</div>

Indirect Procurement Manager, Services

The Gettys Group Companies

<div>Description:

POSITION SUMMARY
Perform and fulfill a variety of procurement functions for Hospitality based
Design/Procurement projects from inception through project completion. The position is instrumental in maintaining important supply chain initiatives necessary in executing successful hotel builds and renovations.
WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL BE DOING<ul><li>
Support parts of or an entire project depending on scope in conjunction with team leadership</li><li>
Understand specification translation for the purposes of bidding, budgeting and issuing Purchase Orders</li><li>
Understand manufacturers, price points, product expediting &amp; logistics principles</li><li>
Initial exposure to project design specifications, supplier selection, costing, production lead times, bidding, PO issuance and expediting orders</li><li>
Assist in negotiating pricing and lead time for products</li><li>
Support project managers by updating weekly delivery status reports</li><li>
Maintain and update project timelines relating to purchasing scope of work</li><li>
Assist in resolving supplier issues with respect to quality issues and / or timing of delivery</li><li>
Manage communications with freight forwarding / logistics companies, ensuring delivery of product and resolving outstanding issues</li><li>
Review and process prepared invoices for payment</li><li>
Assist in the preparation of budgets for design-related projects</li><li>
Collect administrative documents during the close out process, such as warranty, flame certificates and cleaning information</li><li>
Perform Quality Control exercises on one&rsquo;s own work</li><li>
Understand hotel brand structures</li><li>
Interact within the hospitality network including but not limited to supplier socializing and trade show &amp; conference attendance</li></ul> 

Requirements:

WHAT YOU&rsquo;LL BRING<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree &ndash; Business/Supply Chain or Hospitality major desired</li><li>
Entry Level - 0-2 years of professional experience preferred</li><li>
Existing knowledge base or ability to quickly immerse oneself in the Hospitality FF&amp;E and OS&amp;E categories</li><li>
Strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and proven ability to create and maintain analytical reports in Excel</li><li>
Clear, concise (legal-minded) written communication skills</li><li>
Effective verbal communication skills</li><li>
Good telephone conversationalist</li><li>
Solid negotiating prowess</li><li>
Attention to detail with a numbers-oriented mindset</li><li>
Organized and thorough work style with emphasis on time management</li><li>
Ability to resolve conflict quickly and constructively</li><li>
Knowledge of Spexx/Exxpedite/Specsources</li></ul></div>

Procurement Coordinator

<div>Posting Description:
<div>
Are you looking for a dynamic role in procurement and supply chain management? Do you want to be part of an awesome team while gaining exposure across various sourcing categories? We are in search of a highly skilled individual to join our team as an Associate Category Manager &ndash; Senior Specialist! If you have a strong track record of successfully managing sourcing projects, excelling in negotiations, and overseeing multiple projects, then we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago office.</div><div></div> 
Aon is in the business of better decisions 
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. 
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. 
What the day will look like<ul><li>
Management of procurement activities including sourcing, commercial negotiations, and project management for technology projects with an aim to mitigate risks and achieve intended financial outcomes.</li><li>
Accountable for the management and delivery of a pipeline of multiple projects including renewals and consolidations of existing relationships, request for proposals, and new supplier arrangements.</li><li>
Providing market intelligence, go-to-market, and negotiation strategy, assessing supplier risk, and engaging in leading procurement practices. Initiate appropriate sourcing work efforts against the pipeline using the appropriate resources, provide guidance and manage escalations on those individual efforts.</li><li>
Independently apply procurement or subject matter expertise to determine methods and procedures on assignments, ability to think creatively and adapt approach when necessary, including gaining acceptance on alternatives.</li><li>
Maintain productive relationships with colleagues on the Category Management team, internal stakeholders, suppliers and procurement BPO partners.</li><li>
As part of the global category team, contribute to our global category strategies and work across multiple category teams to develop strategies and link opportunities across regions and categories when appropriate.</li></ul><div>
How this opportunity is different</div><div></div><div> 
Reporting to the Global Spend Management (GSM) Senior Director, the Associate Category Manager/Senior Specialist will be responsible for managing sourcing and negotiation activities for a pipeline of procurement opportunities within the Technology category, primarily in Software/Cloud. This role will also provide support across IT Labor and Infrastructure/Telecom areas as needed.</div><div></div> 
Skills and experience that will lead to success<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree and 2+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain</li><li>
Exceptional ability to effectively articulate difficult ideas and concepts through clear and concise verbal, written communication and/or presentations.</li><li>
Strong project management and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the sourcing process and ability to influence stakeholders/suppliers</li><li>
Strong problem solving, analytics and troubleshooting skills</li><li>
An inquisitive self-starter that has a passion for procurement.</li></ul>
How we support our colleagues 
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two &ldquo;Global Wellbeing Days&rdquo; each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. 
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. 
Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 
<div>Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.</div><div></div><div> 
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com</div><div></div><div> 
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.</div><div></div><div> 
Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.</div><div></div> 
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 
Pay Transparency Laws<div> 
The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $72,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant&rsquo;s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant&rsquo;s geographic location.</div><div></div><div> 
The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.</div><div></div><div> 
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon&rsquo;s annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.</div><div></div><div> 
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon&rsquo;s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&amp;D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.</div><div></div> 
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Associate Category Manager - Software/Cloud

S&C Electric Company

<div>As an S&amp;C Electric team member, you&rsquo;ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You&rsquo;ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&amp;C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We&rsquo;re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.
Join S&amp;C to make an impact on tomorrow&rsquo;s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!
Hours
<ul><li>8:00 am &ndash; 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Onsite with Flexibility
Compensation
</li></ul>At S&amp;C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position in the United States is $182,820 - $242,178.20. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&amp;C&rsquo;s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. 
Join Our Team as a Director-Global Business Systems!
The Director &ndash; Global Business Systems is accountable for leading the strategic transformation of business processes across S&amp;C through the implementation of a modern ERP system. This role focuses on defining and standardizing business processes and ensuring that technology supports these standards. The Director manages a global team of Business Process Managers and collaborates extensively with cross-functional leaders, including executive leadership. The position is central to the success of a multi-year ERP program and the realization of associated business benefits. 
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>ERP Roadmap: Develop and own an ERP business roadmap aligned with S&amp;C&rsquo;s goals, including identification of supporting software solutions to fill potential gaps left that cannot be addressed by the current system.
</li><li>Business Process Modernization: Lead the definition, documentation, and modernization of future-state global business processes across all S&amp;C locations. Act as the central portfolio owner of process plans in respect to their interaction with the ERP system.
</li><li>Portfolio and Project Management: Design and oversee a comprehensive portfolio and project management framework to support ERP-related initiatives. Ensure strategic alignment across business units, maintain governance protocols, track milestones and deliverables, and facilitate resource optimization to drive efficient execution and benefit realization across the ERP program.
</li><li>Process Domain Ownership: Direct a team of 4&ndash;5 Business Process Managers, each responsible for different process domains (e.g., MRP, production execution, procurement, etc).
</li><li>Process-Driven System Design: Act as the primary partner to key business leaders in understanding the needs of their broad functions and cascading those needs down the Process Managers to ensure broader benefits/functionality are prioritized during system design.
</li><li>ERP Project Portfolio Leadership: Oversee project planning, execution, and portfolio management of ERP-related initiatives, including governance, reporting, and benefits tracking.
</li><li>Cross-Functional Quality Leadership: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate customer requirements into product and process design. Ensure cross-functional alignment on quality standards and deliverables.
</li><li>Quality Metrics and Continuous Feedback : Implement robust mechanisms for capturing and analyzing key ERP metrics, including system benefit realization and system-driven improvements to key business metrics like profitability and inventory efficiency.
</li><li>Leadership &amp; People Management : Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team. Role model appropriate and professional workplace behaviors, address/mediate conflicts to restore harmony, and support a positive, healthy, and inclusive workplace culture in accordance with S&amp;C&rsquo;s mission, vision, values, and guiding principles. Manage departmental administrative team member processes, including but not limited to recruitment, induction, vacation management, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and workforce/succession planning. Proactively establish, monitor, and hold team members accountable to clear responsibilities and accountabilities, provide ongoing performance feedback, both positive and developmental, address performance gaps promptly, recognize and reward achievements, and initiate decisions for corrective actions and terminations where required. Foster a culture that supports the growth and development of team members and proactively train, mentor, and coach team members.
</li><li>Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership and best-practice direction to the team, ensuring the execution of quality goals that contribute towards the larger goals of S&amp;C.
</li><li>Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable content standards, brand guidelines, company policies, and rules. 
</li></ul>What you&rsquo;ll Need To Succeed:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain or a related field.
</li><li>10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with experience leading successful transformative projects that impacted the bottom line.
</li><li>Proven track record in leading and managing successful enterprise ERP implementation across multiple business functions and geographies
</li><li>Experience leading global, cross-functional teams and large-scale implementation programs.
</li><li>Deep understanding of end-to-end business process design, especially in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations.
</li><li>Expertise in project management methodologies tailored for customer-focused initiatives.
</li><li>Advanced business acumen with extensive knowledge of various manufacturing performance metrics, including hands-on experience in gathering and evaluating key data.
</li><li>Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the quality assurance function.
</li><li>Excellent project leadership skills, able to successfully lead project teams through ambiguity and constantly changing business needs.
</li><li>Great leadership skills with and the ability to lead, guide, motivate, and delegate to deliver results, build teams and capabilities, embrace change, drive decisions and results, embrace culture and inclusion, and exhibit integrity.
</li><li>Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behavior, and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
</li><li>Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with key leaders and present compelling information to achieve buy-in. Ability. Ability to influence senior leadership and guide changes in complex organizations.
</li><li>Sound financial acumen and numerical ability to manage budgetary resources to maximum effectiveness.
</li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), including excellent Excel skills and experience using Power BI. 
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</li></ul>Preferred:
<ul><li>Experience in a large (2+ billion-dollar revenue) B2B manufacturing company.
</li><li>Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
</li>Project Management Professional (PMP) 
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</li></ul>S&amp;C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .
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