Associate Category Manager, BPO

Aon Corporation•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are in search of a highly skilled individual to join our team as an Associate Category Manager! If you have a strong track record of overseeing multiple projects, excelling in negotiations, and managing a diverse set of stakeholder relationships, then we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role based out of our Chicago office with flexibility to work from home weekly. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain
Exceptional ability to effectively articulate difficult ideas and concepts through clear and concise verbal, written communication and/or presentations.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the sourcing process and ability to influence stakeholders/suppliers
Strong problem solving, analytics and troubleshooting skills
An inquisitive self-starter that has a passion for learning

Responsibilities

Management of procurement for Business Process Outsourcing projects with an aim to mitigate risks and achieve intended financial outcomes that align to the category strategy.
Accountable for the management and delivery of a pipeline of multiple projects including renewals and consolidations of existing relationships, request for proposals, and new supplier arrangements.
Providing market intelligence, go-to-market, and negotiation strategy, assessing supplier risk, and engaging in leading procurement practices. Initiate appropriate sourcing work efforts against the pipeline using the appropriate resources, provide guidance and manage escalations on those individual efforts.
Independently apply procurement or subject matter expertise to determine methods and procedures on assignments, ability to think creatively and adapt approach when necessary, including gaining acceptance on alternatives.
Maintain productive relationships with colleagues on the category management team, internal stakeholders, suppliers and procurement BPO partners.
As part of the global category team, contribute to our global category strategies and work across multiple category teams to develop strategies and link opportunities across regions and categories.
Responsible for managing sourcing and negotiation activities for a pipeline of procurement initiatives within the Business Process Outsourcing category.