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The Fountain Group ยท 5 days ago

Purchasing Specialist III

positionNorth Chicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$39/hr - $41/hr
date5+ years exp

The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm currently seeking a Procurement Specialist for a prominent client. This role involves managing procurement projects, supporting supplier management, and ensuring compliance with company policies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Understand and enforce approved buying channels and contracting policies for goods and services; guide internal stakeholders to appropriate procurement pathways
Provide administrative and operational support for procurement projects and supplier management, including:
Contract review, redlining, and execution
Bid summary justifications
Spend, cost, and data analysis
Support and enforce Category Team strategies, including preferred supplier networks and category initiatives
Review and negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and other indirect procurement contracts within authorized financial thresholds
Manage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests in alignment with established service level metrics
Assist with process improvement and efficiency initiatives to enhance customer experience within procurement operations
Maintain the highest ethical standards while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across multiple business units

Qualification

Procurement experienceContract managementVendor negotiationsMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent relevant work experience)
5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in indirect procurement (facilities or real estate services procurement)
Hands-on experience with vendor negotiations and contract management
Strong understanding of indirect procurement contracts, including MSAs and SOWs
Strong analytical and financial skills, including cost analysis and savings identification
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Company

The Fountain Group

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The Fountain Group is a staffing firm that specializes in rendering contingent workforce solutions to various industries.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Tampa, Florida, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://thefountaingroup.com/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jahnavi Patel
Finance Business Partner
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