Consultant - Procurement, Consulting Category

This position will be responsible for supporting the overall management of the global consulting category strategy within the Procurement group. Develops, implements, and communicates the direction of the team's procurement global processes and strategies to meet both the function's and the corporation's strategic plan.

Major Duties

• Liaise with the Business and internal/external stakeholders to influence and develop strategy & solutions in support of internal goals and objectives.

• Leads and negotiates pricing and contracts for sourcing and ensures that the sourcing & procurement is cost-effective and provides value to the Corporation (including managed services contracts)

• Improves corporate profitability and mitigates risks through establishment of competitively negotiated business awards and favorable contract terms and conditions.

• Manages supplier relationships in conjunction with the Business to support Northern Trust's overall objectives, standards and processes.

• Utilize a third party tool (Beeline) and third party service to conduct RFP's and streamline the go-to-market process.

• Develop strategies to help accelerate savings and ensure compliance to Northern's policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and lead reporting improvements for labor and other Procurement functions, including, but not limited to BU dashboards, headcount, savings, spend, and diversity.

• Support audits and owned vendor management responsibilities.

• Develop relationships and be a strategic partner with BU leadership (including Finance) in order to support their strategy.

• Develop and lead presentations (including quarterly BU meetings, monthly BU CIO reviews) to leadership to drive communication and actions, and stay aligned to their goals

Knowledge/Skills:

Possesses an in-depth knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, sourcing, contract management and supplier management. Labor expertise preferred (Consulting, Professional Services, Contingent Labor). Excellent project management, facilitation, negotiation, analytical, change management and interpersonal skills. Strategic as well as operational expertise is necessary to provide long term planning and execution in supply chain attributes to meet Corporation and business unit profitability, efficiency and risk mitigation goals. Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills. Experience with ERP system/Coupa and contract management systems. Demonstrated success in people management; superior leadership skills. Candidate must have strong attention to detail and be well organized.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Computer Science or related discipline preferred and at least 3 - 5 years experience in managing project teams, or an equivalent combination of education and work experiences.

Work with us:

We work hard to create an inclusive environment where every individual feels respected and empowered to play a critical role in our success. But we also believe balance isn't just important - it's essential.

That's why we offer a robust set of benefits that allow for both a compelling career and a fulfilling life:

Financial - Life Insurance, Disability Plans, Pension/Gratuity, Annual Pay Review

Work-Life Balance - Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Paid Community Volunteer Days

Professional Development - Career Paths, Educational Assistance, Recognition Program, NT University, and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to an inclusive culture

Health & Well-being -Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social Clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program

A greater path is here. Where will it take you?

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected].

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us.

We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.