989 Associate Director Procurement Contracts jobs in Chicago,IL

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Child Care Assistant Director - Hiring Event 7/15!

Bright Horizons - West Chicago, IL

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$18.50-$22.60/hr

~ 52 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

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Senior Manager, MarTech Procurement

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$137,700-$165,000/yr

Paid Relocation to Oak Brook, IL

RemoteChildcare AssistanceEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field is required; an MBA is preferred.
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in category management, procurement, or related roles, with a proven track record of leadership in managing complex categories.
Professional certifications such as CIPS or APICS are strongly encouraged.
Demonstrated experience in people management, with the ability to develop and mentor talent and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Advanced strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to create long-range sourcing plans, drive category strategies, and align with organizational goals.
Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence executive-level stakeholders and build trusted advisor relationships.
Exceptional negotiation skills, maximizing value while minimizing risks through complex contract negotiations and supplier performance management.
Extensive experience in developing and executing innovative sourcing methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices that optimize value and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Deep knowledge of supplier management, with the ability to define service level expectations, assess supplier communities, and proactively identify new sourcing opportunities.
Proficient in collecting, analyzing, and integrating data using advanced productivity tools and sourcing systems, including E-Sourcing and Contracts Management platforms.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for presentations, reporting, and data analysis.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities, lead high-complexity projects, and execute both strategic and tactical procurement activities with minimal supervision.
Proven success in delivering measurable results, including cost savings, risk reduction, and supplier performance improvements, through effective category management and cross-functional collaboration.
Authorization: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Child Care Assistant Director - Naperville - Hiring Event 7/15!

Bright Horizons

West Chicago, IL 60185

$18.50-$22.60/hr

~ 52 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

Child Care Assistant Director - Naperville - $59,000 - $64,000 annually
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Sr. Associate, Procurement & Contracting - Contract IQ

KPMG

Chicago, IL 60629

Onsite

Minimum of three years of recent Supply Chain and Procurement experience including Category Management background
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Analysis, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college/university
Travel may be required
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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Director, M&A Procurement Operations Strategy

KPMG

Chicago, IL 60629

RemoteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Minimum eight years of recent consulting experience in a client-facing strategy discipline at a major Strategy, boutique Strategy or Big 4 consulting firm in the area of M&A;/Transactions and Procurement/Sourcing Strategy
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in business, accounting, economics, STEM or other relevant degree is required
MBA or graduate engineering degree from an accredited college/university is strongly preferred
Experience driving performance improvement and M&A;/Transactions related projects across Procurement/Sourcing resulting in cash flow improvements and cost reductions
Proven ability to perform data driven analyses including problem identification, data discovery and statistical analysis
Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable explaining data driven process improvement insights to business users
Willingness and ability to travel
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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Director, Supply Planning

WORLDPAC

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$195,000/yr

~ 27 min Onsite

10+ years of progressive experience in inventory management, supply planning, or supply chain leadership
5+ years leading teams in a multi‑node distribution or wholesale environment
Deep expertise in DC inventory planning, forecasting, allocation/replenishment, supplier management, and working capital optimization
Strong vendor and cross‑functional collaboration experience
Advanced analytical and planning skills; experience with inventory optimization tools preferred
Automotive aftermarket, wholesale distribution, or multi‑site retail experience strongly preferred
Location Type: On-Site
Pay Range: USD $146,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.

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Culinary Operations & Procurement Analyst - Relocation Assistance Available

HHS

Chicago, IL 60290

Requires TravelHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Education: BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: 5–7 years of relevant experience with increasing responsibility in financial or operational roles.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Sheets/G Suite.
Must be based in Chicago, Illinois, with the ability to work on-site and travel to various communities within the portfolio.

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Buyer II, Indirect Purchasing

Shure

Niles, IL 60714

Hybrid~ 27 minFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience: In procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
Specific experience with indirect procurement activities.
Experience with ERP systems: Particularly previous experience with Ariba or similar procurement software.
Understanding of procurement processes: Deep knowledge of P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes, e-catalog management, requisitioning, PO creation, and supplier enablement.
Compliance and audit knowledge: Familiarity with compliance standards and audit processes related to procurement and sourcing.
Excellent communication skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
Negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers.
Attention to detail: High level of accuracy in data management and contract details.
Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot system issues and workflow disruptions promptly.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Director, Private Credit Special Assets Management

BMO Financial

Chicago, IL 60604

OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Experience in private credit and middle-market leveraged finance underwriting and/or special assets management
Proven track record in leading and coordinating bank groups
Established network of relationships with financial advisors, legal counsel, and independent directors
Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the established qualification standards
In-depth / expert knowledge of banking products & services
In-depth / expert knowledge of industry trends and regulations
In-depth / expert knowledge of credit portfolio management policies & procedures, and financing guidelines
Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert
Influence skills - In-depth / Expert
Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert
Able to manage ambiguity
Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert
Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders
Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies
Makes credit decisions/recommendations in accordance with sound credit-granting principles and in compliance with Bank Policy & Procedures

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Production Planner & Supply Chain Buyer

Dover Corporation

Skokie, IL 60077

~ 27 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Associate's degree in related field with a minimum 3 years relevant work experience in planning and/or buying in a manufacturing environment
One year of experience in using MRP/ERP systems (Oracle) highly desirable

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