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Motorola Solutions

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company Overview</b></h2><p>
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.<br>
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<b>Department Overview</b></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;<br>
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This role provides essential business and data analysis expertise in the areas of strategic sourcing and category management with strong quantitative data management experience. This role will be responsible for transforming raw procurement data into actionable insights that 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"><br>
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Job Description</b></h2><p><b>
NOTE: This is a hybrid role - Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work from the office as needed</b>.</p><p></p><p>
The Procurement Business Analyst is a critical, high-impact role that bridges the gap between procurement operations, data analytics, and strategic business goals. This individual is responsible for transforming raw procurement data into actionable insights that drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and optimize the procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle. This role involves analyzing complex datasets, identifying spending trends, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical problem-solver with a strong understanding of procurement processes and a talent for communicating complex information to diverse stakeholders.</p><p></p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p></p><p>
Data Analysis &amp; Reporting:</p><ul><li>
Develop, maintain and enhance procurement dashboards and reports (e.g., in Power BI or Tableau) to track key performance indicators (KPI's), such as cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, and spend under management.</li><li>
Conduct in-depth analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, sourcing efficiencies, and areas for supplier consolidation.</li></ul><p><br>
Strategic Sourcing &amp; Category Support:</p><ul><li>
Provide analytical support for RFP, RFQ and RFI processes, helping to evaluate supplier bids and total cost of ownership (TCO).</li><li>
Conduct market intelligence research to identify supplier trends, commodity price fluctuations, and potential risks, providing valuable insights to category managers.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Process Improvement:</p><ul><li>
Analyze and map existing procurement processes (e.g., requisitioning, purchasing, invoicing) to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation.</li><li>
Collaborate with IT and business units to help gather requirements for and implement improvements to procurement systems (e.g., ERP, P2P platforms).</li></ul><p></p><p>
Supplier &amp; Contract Management:</p><ul><li>
Develop and monitor supplier performance scorecards, analyzing data to ensure suppliers are meeting contractual obligations and performance targets.</li><li>
Analyze contract compliance, identifying off-contract spending and working with stakeholders to drive adherence to preferred supplier agreements.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Stakeholder Collaboration:</p><ul><li>
Act as the primary analytical partner for the procurement team, finance, and key business departments.</li><li>
Translate complex data findings into clear, concise, and compelling recommendations for non-technical audiences to support decision-making.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Skills and Knowledge:</b></p><p></p><p>
Required:</p><ul><li><b>
Education:</b> Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or a related field.</li><li><b>
Experience:</b> 3-5+ years of experience in a business analyst, data analyst, or procurement role.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Technical Skills:</p><ul><li><b>
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel</b> (e.g., Pivot Tables, complex formulas, data modeling).</li><li><b>
Experience with data visualization tools</b> (e.g., <b>Power BI</b>, Tableau, Qlik).</li><li><b>
Proficiency with SQL</b> for data extraction and manipulation.</li><li>
Familiarity with ERP or P2P systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba).</li><li>
Experience managing large datasets, use of AI tools, and data management best practices</li></ul><p></p><p>
Preferred:</p><ul><li>
Experience in a manufacturing, electronics, or tech environment.</li><li>
Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, IIBA-PBA).</li><li>
Demonstrable project management skills.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Target Base Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00</p><p></p><p>
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.</p><p><br>
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Basic Requirements</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or a similar business field.</p></li><li><p>
Experience: 3+ years of experience in a business analyst, data analyst, procurement role or supply chain experience.</p></li><li><p>
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Travel Requirements</b></h2>
Under 10%<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><br>
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Relocation Provided</b></h2>
None<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><br>
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Position Type</b></h2>
Experienced<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><br>
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Referral Payment Plan</b></h2>
Yes<p></p><p><b>
Our U.S. Benefits include:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Incentive Bonus Plans</p></li><li><p>
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits</p></li><li><p>
401K with Company Match</p></li><li><p>
10 Paid Holidays</p></li><li><p>
Generous Paid Time Off Packages</p></li><li><p>
Employee Stock Purchase Plan</p></li><li><p>
Paid Parental &amp; Family Leave</p></li><li><p>
and more!</p></li></ul><p><b><i><br>
EEO Statement</i></b></p><p></p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
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.</p><p></p><p>
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.</p></div><p></p>

Procurement Business Analyst

Kraft Heinz

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div><b>All Posting Locations:</b> Chicago, IL, US
</div><div><b>Job Functions:</b> Procurement</div>
<div><b>Date Published:</b> December 8, 2025</div>
<div><b>Ref#:</b> R-97568</div>
<div><b>Remote, Hybrid or Onsite:</b> Hybrid</div></ul><div></div><div><br>
</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>
<p><b>Job Purpose
</b></p><p>As the <b>Group Lead for Paper Packaging Procurement</b>, 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><b>Essential Functions &amp; Responsibilities
</b></p><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<b> i</b>dentifying 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><p><b>Expected Experience &amp; Required Skills</b></p>
<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><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<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><p><b>Nice to Have:</b></p>
<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><p>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.</p>
<p><b>New Hire Base Salary Range:</b></p>
<p>$137,400.00 &ndash; $171,700.00</p>
<p><b>Bonus:</b> This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.</p>
<p><i>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</i></p>
<p><b>Benefits: </b>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.</p>
<p><b>Wellbeing:</b> We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.</p>
<p>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:</p>
<ul><li><p>Physical &ndash; Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments</p>
</li><li><p>Social &ndash; Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training</p>
</li><li><p>Emotional &ndash; Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs</p>
</li><li><p>Financial &ndash; 401k, Life, Accidental Death &amp; Dismemberment, Disability</p>
</li></ul><p><b>Location(s)</b></p>
<p>Chicago/Aon Center</p>
<p><b>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 </b>NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com<b> for assistance.</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Lead, Packaging - Paper

Optiver

<div><p>Optiver is seeking a <b>Procurement Operations Lead</b> to drive the evolution of our global procurement operations. This role will be pivotal in transforming how we manage spend, processes, data, and systems across all regions. You will lead a team responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day operations, while also shaping a more efficient, data-driven, and AI-enabled procurement function.</p>
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Procurement plays a critical role in enabling Optiver's business strategy &mdash; ensuring our teams have what they need, when they need it, at the right price and with the right controls. The Global Procurement Operations Lead will bring both strategic vision and operational rigor to strengthen this mission.</p>
<p><b>
What You'll Do:</b></p>
<p><b>
Global Leadership</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead and develop a distributed procurement operations team across regions, ensuring alignment, accountability, and operational excellence.</li>
<li>Serve as the global process owner for Procurement-owned processes in our S2P suite, partnering closely with our finance counterparts.</li>
<li>Partner closely with sourcing leaders, finance, AP, and legal to ensure processes and systems enable both agility and control.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Operational Excellence</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Oversee the day-to-day execution of procurement operations globally, ensuring seamless purchasing, approvals, and payment processes.</li>
<li>Establish consistent global workflows and controls while allowing for regional flexibility.</li>
<li>Drive measurable improvements in process efficiency, automation, and policy compliance.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Transformation &amp; Automation</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead global initiatives to modernize procurement operations through automation and AI-driven tools.</li>
<li>Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve speed, transparency, and stakeholder experience.</li>
<li>Embed a culture of continuous improvement and data-led decision making within the operations function.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Data Integrity &amp; Reporting</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure high-quality data across procurement systems, providing visibility into spend, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Design and deliver dashboards and reporting to enable smarter, faster business decisions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with data teams to ensure procurement information is accurate, integrated, and actionable.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Cross-Functional Partnership</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Partner with Finance, AP, Legal, and Technology teams to improve process alignment and eliminate friction.</li>
<li>Act as the primary operational liaison between Procurement and the broader business.</li>
<li>Represent procurement operations in key governance and transformation forums.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>What you'll get:
</b></p><p>You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.</p>
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In addition, you'll receive:</p>
<ul>
<li>The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries</li>
<li>Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure</li>
<li>401(k) match up to 50%</li>
<li>Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage</li>
<li>25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays</li>
<li>Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Who you are:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in business, operations, finance, supply chain, or a related field</li>
<li>10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or finance operations, with at least 3 years in leadership roles.</li>
<li>Proven experience managing high-performing teams across multiple regions or time zones.</li>
<li>Strong background in process transformation, automation, and digital enablement (AI or workflow automation experience a plus).</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to scale operational functions and implement standardized global processes.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of procure-to-pay processes, supplier management, and financial controls.</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills.</li>
<li>Tools experience preferred: Coupa, Databricks, or similar S2P and data analytics platforms.</li>
<li>Analytical, systems-oriented mindset with an ability to translate data into operational insight.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Who we are:</b></p>
<p>
At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.</p>
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Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.</p></div>

Procurement Operations Lead

Veradigm

<p></p><div><div><p>Welcome to Veradigm, where our Mission is transforming health, insightfully. Join the Veradigm team and help solve many of today's healthcare challenges being addressed by biopharma, health plans, healthcare providers, health technology partners, and the patients they serve. At Veradigm, our primary focus is on harnessing the power of research, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to develop scalable data-driven solutions that bring significant value to all healthcare stakeholders. Together, we can transform healthcare and enable smarter care for millions of people.</p></div><p><b>
About the Job</b><br>
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive <b>Expert Business Analyst</b> with deep Salesforce expertise to join our growing team. In this role, you will partner with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive detailed requirements gathering, refine user stories, and support the successful execution of agile development processes&mdash;<b>with a strong emphasis on Salesforce Customer Experience portal implementation and Service Cloud functionality (Cases, Chats, etc.)</b>.</p><br>
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You will serve as a critical liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment on business needs and functional specifications. Your ability to lead productive discussions, translate complex concepts, and foster collaboration will be key to delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.</p>
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If you have hands-on experience implementing Salesforce portals and Service Cloud features, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel in agile practices, we want to hear from you.</p>
<p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Lead requirements gathering and documentation for Salesforce initiatives</b>, including Customer Experience portal and Service Cloud capabilities (Cases, Chats, Knowledge, etc.).</li>
<li>Act as the <b>subject matter expert</b> for Salesforce enhancements, configurations, and integrations.</li>
<li>Refine and groom user stories with Salesforce-specific acceptance criteria to ensure readiness for development.</li>
<li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope, priorities, and business challenges.</li>
<li>Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements, focusing on Salesforce flows, automation, and reporting.</li>
<li>Support Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.</li>
<li>Maintain comprehensive documentation: user stories, process flows, data mappings, and business rules&mdash;emphasizing Salesforce architecture and objects.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within Salesforce and related platforms</li>
</ul>
<p><b>About You</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>6+ years of experience</b> as a Business Analyst or Product Analyst, with <b>extensive hands-on Salesforce experience</b>.</li>
<li><b>Must have</b>: Proven experience gathering requirements and successfully implementing a <b>Salesforce Customer Experience portal</b> and <b>Service Cloud functionality</b> (Cases, Chats, Knowledge).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, standard/custom objects, flows, validation rules, and platform limitations.</li>
<li>Skilled in Agile methodologies and backlog refinement.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical audiences.</li>
<li>Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and process mapping tools (Lucidchart, Visio).</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Bonus Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience with enterprise tools like Zuora, NetSuite, or Workday.</li>
<li>Familiarity with API integrations, data flows, or light SQL.</li>
<li>Background in SaaS, healthcare, or regulated industries.</li>
<li>Certifications: Salesforce Administrator, Certified Scrum Product Owner, or IIBA CBAP.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p>
<p>
As an Expert Business Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of our Salesforce platform and driving initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. If you're ready to lead through influence, solve meaningful problems, and make an impact&mdash;this role is for you.</p><div><p><b>
Enhancing Lives and Building Careers</b></p>
<p>
Veradigm believes in empowering our associates with the tools and flexibility to bring the best version of themselves to work and to further their professional development. Together, we are <b>In the Network</b>. Interested in learning more?</p>
<p>
Take a look at our Culture, Benefits, Early Talent Program, and Additional Openings.<br>
<br>
We strongly advocate that our associates receive all CDC recommended vaccinations in prevention of COVID-19.</p>
<p>
Visa Sponsorship is not offered for this position.</p>
<p>
At Veradigm, our greatest strength comes from bringing together talented people with diverse perspectives to support the needs of healthcare providers, life science companies, health plans, and the patients they serve. The Veradigm Network is a dynamic, open community of solutions, external partners, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies that provide advanced insights, technology, and data-driven solutions. Veradigm offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including holidays, vacation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance and retirement savings.</p>
<p>
Veradigm's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in all of its employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for North American based positions with Veradigm must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. Verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire. Veradigm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.</p>
<p>
From a &quot;VEVRAA Federal Contractor&quot; We request Priority Referral of Protected Veterans</p>
<p>
This is an official Veradigm Job posting. To avoid identity theft, please only consider applying to jobs posted on our official corporate site.</p>
<p>
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Expert Salesforce Business Analyst - Remote

Walk In Solutions

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   Procurement Manager - 3P Manufacturing &amp; NPD
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  We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Manager to lead 3rd Party Manufacturing (3P), New Product Development (NPD), and Strategic Procurement operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing external manufacturing partners, vendor sourcing, cost optimization, and ensuring seamless material and production flow while driving innovation in NPD. This role requires strong collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and vendors to achieve operational excellence and deliver new products to market efficiently.
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   Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business and production goals.
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   Source, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard new vendors and suppliers for raw materials, packaging, and manufacturing services.
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   Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and SLAs with suppliers and 3P partners.
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   Ensure cost optimization, timely procurement, and uninterrupted material availability.
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   Maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct periodic performance evaluations.
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   Ensure procurement compliance with quality, regulatory, and company standards.
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   3rd Party Manufacturing (3P) Management
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   Monitor production schedules, capacity planning, and operational efficiency.
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   Ensure adherence to quality, regulatory, and compliance standards.
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   Strong vendor negotiation and sourcing experience.
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   Hands-on experience with 3P manufacturing &amp; NPD processes.
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   Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills.
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Procurement Manager for FMCG Client

Cushman & Wakefield

<div><p><b>Job Title</b></p>
Chief Procurement Officer<p></p><p><b>
Job Description Summary</b></p>
The CPO will lead a global procurement transformation with a strong emphasis on technology enablement, change management, and redefining how procurement supports the business. They will lead Americas and Corporate business planning around procurement savings and benefits, build out global capabilities, and oversee the identification and realization of cost reduction programs.<p><b>
Job Description</b></p><p>
The position will report to the Americas CFO/COO and will have four key areas of responsibility:</p><ul><li><b>
Global Transformation </b>&ndash; Drive and deliver a comprehensive global procurement transformation, including the implementation of a new global vendor management system, process modernization, and the development of a high-performing, adaptable team to achieve strategic objectives.</li><li><b>
Supplier Management &amp; Monetization </b>&ndash; Continue efforts to build a robust global supplier network. Optimize supplier management functions, and monetize third-party spend through effective negotiations and vendor price discount strategies to enhance EBITDA.</li><li><b>
Strategic Operating Model &amp; Category Management </b>&ndash; Design and implement scalable operating models and category management frameworks, ensuring governance, transparency, and dedicated ownership for key spend areas across the organization globally.</li><li><b>
KPIs including Financial and Operational Reporting </b>&ndash; Oversee the creation and tracking of project plans, key performance indicators, and financial and operational reports to monitor progress, enforce accountability, and provide clear status updates to executive leadership.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Outcomes (specific objective outcomes that this position should accomplish)</b></p><ul><li>
Transformation Outcomes:<ul><li>
Successfully lead and deliver a global procurement transformation program over two years, resulting in improved technology enablement, streamlined processes, and a redefined procurement function.</li><li>
Achieve full deployment and adoption of a new global procurement technology suite, with measurable increases in process efficiency, data transparency, and user engagement.</li><li>
Establish a globally aligned supplier management framework, reducing fragmentation in EMEA and APAC, closing category ownership gaps, enhancing local supplier network in the US and increasing supplier performance and client value delivery.</li><li>
Drive organization-wide change management initiatives, resulting in high stakeholder engagement, rapid adoption of new processes, and a culture of continuous improvement.</li></ul></li><li>
Strategic &amp; Financial Outcomes<ul><li>
Monetize $5B+ in third-party spend, capturing additional EBITDA through vendor price discounts (VPDs) and innovative procurement strategies.</li><li>
Develop an ongoing program to identify and realize new opportunities to reduce corporate spend</li><li>
Reduce time to generate business unit spend analytics and increase the granularity of spend data, enabling more informed decision-making and improved financial reporting.</li></ul></li><li>
Talent &amp; Organizational Outcomes<ul><li>
Assess and elevate procurement team capabilities, identifying top performers and strengthening overall bench strength through targeted coaching and development programs.</li></ul></li><li>
Stakeholder &amp; Client Outcomes<ul><li>
Build strong partnerships with service line leadership, balancing local/regional needs with global frameworks and delivering measurable improvements in stakeholder satisfaction.</li><li>
Enhance client value through improved procurement solutioning, pricing strategies, and risk management, resulting in increased account profitability and retention.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p>
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS</p><p></p><p>
Education:</p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree and at least 15 years of related professional work experience desired</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Skills/Previous Experience:</p><ul><li>
Proven executive experience in procurement or with a track record of leading large-scale transformation initiatives. Demonstrated ability to modernize functions through technology enablement, process redesign, and team development.</li><li>
Expertise in driving organizational change, fostering stakeholder engagement, and ensuring rapid adoption of new processes and systems across global teams.</li><li>
Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service line leadership, suppliers, and clients. Skilled at balancing local/regional needs with global frameworks to deliver measurable improvements in satisfaction and value.</li><li>
Executive Leadership &ndash; Ability to drive performance from direct team and overall corporation. Ability to instill confidence in mission with Corporate Partners, Suppliers and Employees.</li><li>
Strategic Planning &ndash; Experience in designing and implementing scalable operating models and category management frameworks, with a focus on governance, transparency, and ownership of key spend areas.</li><li>
Deep understanding of financial management within procurement, including spend analytics, reporting, and strategies to optimize EBITDA through vendor negotiations and cost reduction.</li><li>
Procurement Infrastructure and Data Governance &ndash; Experience and expertise in developing/designing and running all aspects of a Procurement Center of Excellence. Experience and expertise in developing a ground-up data warehouse/cube/lake approach to provide the required data to make critical financial decisions and report status to key stakeholders</li></ul><p></p><p>
Role Based Competencies</p><ul><li>
Strategic and Analytical skills: Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information and develop penetrating insights. Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it and ability to convert data into well thought out strategies.</li><li>
Ability to lead complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, particularly within procurement. Proven success in driving technology adoption, process redesign, and cultural change.</li><li>
Results oriented and bias for action: Delivers tangible, measurable results rapidly by driving procurement transformation, optimizing spend, and ensuring accountability for strategic objectives.</li><li>
Communication: Communicates complex ideas clearly and persuasively to all audiences, ensuring alignment and understanding across the organization.</li></ul><br>
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Cushman &amp; Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.<br>
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The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate&rsquo;s experience and qualifications.<br>
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The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.<br>
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The compensation for the position is: $ 255,000.00 - $300,000.00<p></p>
Cushman &amp; Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.<p></p><p>
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman &amp; Wakefield, please call the ADA line at <b>1-888-365-5406</b> or email <b>HRServices@cushwake.com</b>. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.</p><p></p>
INCO: &ldquo;Cushman &amp; Wakefield&rdquo;</div>

Chief Procurement Officer

Komatsu

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>Senior Business Analyst - Manufacturing
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Start Date: 12/8/25
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Location (Short): Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, 53204-2941
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Requisition ID: 34728
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!
</b></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Overview
</b></h2></div><div><p>As a Senior Business Analyst specializing in Manufacturing, you will help Komatsu to support existing plants as well as to build and deploy new solutions such as MES/MOM and OT Security. As such, you will use your industry insights and experience to understand and enrich our product vision. Main tasks will include performing detailed requirements analysis, documenting processes and process changes, relaying requirements to downstream technical teams for build and deploy functions, and coordinating user acceptance testing. To succeed in this role you should have strong communications skills, an analytical way of thinking and be able to quickly learn, absorb, and explain complex business concepts as well as IT enablement concepts.<br>
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This role will be expected be conversant in the following areas:
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<ul><li>Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
</li><li>Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
</li><li>Remanufacturing (REMAN) processes
</li><li>Operation Technology (OT) Security
</li><li>SCADA systems
</li><li>PLCs, and other shop-floor systems.
</li><li>General manufacturing processes
</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Job Responsibilities
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Partner with business stakeholders to identify and capture business requirements, documenting those in Azure DevOps (ADO).
</li><li>Analyze and document current processes, changes to processes, and/or new processes to be defined, including cross-functional impacts across business functions.
</li><li>Cascade requirements to downstream technical teams, including providing explanations as needed to build teams and/or project teams.
</li><li>Make configuration changes to manufacturing applications or PLCs, including system updates as needed, and provide business support.
</li><li>Author and update internal and external documentation, and formally initiate and deliver requirements and documentation
</li><li>Lead meetings, e.g., business requirements review, testing engagement, etc.
</li><li>Actively participate in formal presentations to a variety of management levels.
</li><li>Coordinate system/user testing as required; analyze and validate testing results.
</li><li>Act as a reference and provide support to application users with respect to questions arising from application/functionality adoption and use.
</li><li>Perform rules authoring as required to support business requirements
</li><li>Stay current with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications/Requirements
</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in information technology or a related field
</li><li>Minimum of five years of prior Business Analyst experience or equivalent experience supporting Manufacturing systems.
</li><li>Strong understanding of process engineering and re-engineering, as well as process optimization.
</li><li>Experience with manufacturing systems, from PLCs to SCADA, and MES/MOM systems.
</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps platforms, including documentation of epics/user stories/features, as well as requirements traceability (RTM).
</li></ul><p>Proven track record of success enterprise deployments related to:
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o Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
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o Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
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o Remanufacturing (REMAN) processes
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o Operation Technology (OT) Security
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o SCADA systems
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o PLCs, and other shop-floor systems.
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o General manufacturing processes
</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information<br>
</b></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><p><b>Hiring Range
</b></p><p>At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $120,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Company Benefits
</b></p><p>Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
</p><ul><li>Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
</li><li>401k and/or employee savings programs
</li><li>Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
</li><li>Employee and family assistance programs
</li><li>Disability benefits
</li><li>Life insurance
</li>Employee learning and development programs<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Diversity &amp; Inclusion Commitment
</b></p><p>At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Company Information
</b></p><p>Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company&rsquo;s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com .<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>EEO Statement
</b></p><p>Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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