Procurement Operations Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we're committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we're shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement Analyst provides analytical and operational support to strengthen procurement planning, financial oversight, and organizational decision-making. This role transforms spend, budget, purchasing, and vendor data into actionable insights while supporting effective controls and the accurate execution of procurement activities. Working with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders, the Senior Procurement Analyst helps improve procurement performance, data integrity, and operational efficiency across operating and capital expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement spend reports, dashboards, and analytical tools across operating and capital budgets, providing visibility into departmental spend, purchasing activity, and procurement performance.
• Manage budget tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting across assigned procurement categories, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy to support leadership decision-making.
• Evaluate vendor pricing, quotes, and contract terms, and present findings and recommendations to management for review and approval.
• Manager purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.
• Manage invoice processing and payment tracking, ensuring timely vendor payments and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, and vendor information, across systems of record.
• Lead vendor onboarding by managing required documentation and coordinating review and approval workflows with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor contract expiration dates and renewal schedules, proactively flagging upcoming deadlines and coordinating renewal activities.
• Partner with project teams on capital procurement for corporate offices and properties, tracking purchase orders, equipment deliveries, and project expenditures in alignment with budgets and timelines.
• Manage IT asset procurement and lifecycle tracking in partnership with IT, maintaining accurate inventory and financial records.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve procurement processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a procurement resource for internal teams and vendor partners, resolving procurement-related questions and issues in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field required; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, procurement, or technology business operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to identify trends, model financial scenarios, and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to translate complex financial and technical information into clear, executive-ready communications for non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to build productive working relationships across Finance, IT, and business partner teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to present findings clearly to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, delivering accurate, high-quality work under time pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IT budgeting, vendor management, or strategic sourcing preferred.
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle, or similar).
• Familiarity with IT asset lifecycle management and technology procurement processes.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Compensation

Salary type: Exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Annual Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000

Annual Bonus: 15%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

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