Job Description
Put your career in motion with a new opportunity. Kelly® Professional & Industrial is looking for an Onsite Procurement Analyst in Chicago IL.
Pay: $50.00 per hour – temp to hire
Onsite- might have flex schedule only after candidate is fully up & running and business is confident person can work independently remote.
Who you are:
As a Strategic Procurement Contract Advisor, you will understand, develop, manage and control all facets of contract formation, negotiation and management and provide technical guidance and oversight of contracts across all categories of spend.
This position requires a high level of technical contracting expertise as well as strong negotiation and communication skills. Contract Advisors are also expected to have excellent project management and time efficiency skills as they will be managing numerous contracts of various complexity at any given time with multiple vendors and internal stakeholders, as well as supporting Procurement category teams with terms and conditions (T&C) of various RFPs.
Responsibilities • Provide day-to-day Procurement contract administration support • Draft, prepare, review and redline contract documents in accordance with established company policies and procedures designed to minimize potential exposure while maximizing benefits. • Direct supplier negotiations with third party suppliers for goods and services, negotiating contract terms and conditions (T&C) for complex agreements, master services agreements (MSA) and statements of work (SOW), in collaboration with Procurement category teams, company's business areas, Legal, Privacy, Information Security and other key partners • Use critical thinking to process and organize facts, data and other information to define problems and develop effective solutions • Understand and interpret basic legal and contractual concept and effectively communicate the importance and intent of all required terms and conditions to both internal and external stakeholders • Exercise good judgment of selecting best contracting structure, methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results • Facilitate negotiations of contracts belonging to company's internal stakeholders (e.g. Information Security, Privacy Office, etc.) • Act as the key point of contact and communication between Legal, Procurement leadership, and business teams as well as the vendor concerning status and resolution of escalated contract issues and disputes that cannot be independently resolved. • Development, maintenance and enforcement of contract templates and supporting the overall contract administration function • Research and resolve contract disputes and engage in issue resolution • Serve as a subject matter expert in procurement and contracting to support category teams in a consultative fashion • Partner with Procurement category teams in the development of RFP materials by providing recommending T&Cs or contractual documents for inclusion, ensuring problematic provisions are introduced to business leaders as key focal points of internal consideration when determining awards.
Who you are:
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field or 8 years of equivalent experience
Advanced writing skills in drafting contract language • 4-8 years of experience working in a contracts support environment with demonstrated procurement contract experience • Proficient at reading, interpreting, drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions • High-level understanding of liability and indemnification • Strong negotiating skills • Strong critical thinking skills • Ability to effectively communicate complex information to others both verbally and in writing with the appropriate level of detail or summarization • Advanced knowledge of strategic sourcing concepts and methodologies • Work independently with minimal oversight • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word (redlines/track changes), PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications • JD preferred • Advanced degree and/or other related (contract or procurement) training or certification • Advanced writing skills in drafting contract language • Experience with Zycus and Oracle • Understanding of healthcare industry and regulatory bodies
Company Description
Why Kelly®? There are a lot of Benefits jobs out there. Our Benefits staffing experts are laser-focused on opportunities with competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, paid breaks, bonuses, or progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you. About Kelly® At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of work styles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.