Procurement Operations Manager Jobs in Geneva, IL

Gallagher’s sourcing organization negotiates comprehensive contracts with key suppliers for office products and other services essential to the conduct of our business. These contracts offer advantageous discounts and value-added benefits to our employee population and collectively deliver significant savings to the organization.

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for communication and compliance management strategies that enable the organization at large and our employees to achieve the full value and maximum benefit of these diverse contracts. The analyst engages with sourcing leadership, with employees and with our key suppliers on contract utilization, policy compliance, and centralized billing processes. He/she will propose improvements to streamline current purchasing processes and analyze data to identify new opportunities to redirect and/or consolidate purchases with preferred vendors. Working as part of a team, the Procurement Analyst will support a range of product and service categories that may include office supplies, express mail and shipping, U.S. postage, printers and copiers, mail machines, promotional goods, stationery and business cards, and office coffee service.

• Collaboration with Internal Stakeholders: Work across business teams to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with business objectives. Including setting up access to supplier sites for access to goods and services.
• Support Strategic Initiatives: Partner with cross functional teams to support strategic initiatives and projects such as M&A integrations, office changes and corporate program changes contributing to the overall success of the procurement function.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement. Track and document cost savings initiatives within programs assigned to include in overall team’s cost benefit tracking.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitors spend on product and services against corporate programs. When non-compliant spend does surface communicate and provide training as needed for employees.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements to procurement processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supplier Collaboration: Interact with suppliers to resolve order, invoicing, and service issues. Partner with suppliers on equipment lease requirements, redeployment of equipment and product selections on behalf of the business.
• Supplier Management- Assist in evaluating supplier performance. Support the development of supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
• Program Audit Support:  Assist in the review and analysis of orders, contracts, proposals, invoices to ensure compliance with company policies and program/contract agreements.

Required:

Bachelor's degree; 3 years related experience or High School diploma and 6 years experience in indirect sourcing and operations. Working knowledge of travel and expense commodity categories. Exceptionally strong written/verbal communication skills. Proven track record in analytical and prioritization skills.
Preferred:

Bachelor's degree or 5 years related experience Procurement Operations or related Sourcing function preferred.

Exceptionally strong written/verbal communication skills.

Proven history in analytical and prioritization skills.

Ability to multi-task and strategize priorities based on constant evolving needs.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Behaviors:

Ability to work self-directed in fast paced, multitasked, and matrixed environment. Self-motivated, proactive, independent and responsive requires limited day to day hands on supervisory attention. Advanced communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence a wide variety of audiences. Highly-collaborative style. Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Strong customer service mindset. Highly organized, results-oriented, and attentive to details.

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Required:

Bachelor's degree; 3 years related experience or High School diploma and 6 years experience in indirect sourcing and operations. Working knowledge of travel and expense commodity categories. Exceptionally strong written/verbal communication skills. Proven track record in analytical and prioritization skills.
Preferred:

Bachelor's degree or 5 years related experience Procurement Operations or related Sourcing function preferred.

Exceptionally strong written/verbal communication skills.

Proven history in analytical and prioritization skills.

Ability to multi-task and strategize priorities based on constant evolving needs.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Behaviors:

Ability to work self-directed in fast paced, multitasked, and matrixed environment. Self-motivated, proactive, independent and responsive requires limited day to day hands on supervisory attention. Advanced communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence a wide variety of audiences. Highly-collaborative style. Excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Strong customer service mindset. Highly organized, results-oriented, and attentive to details.