Associate Category Manager, Technology

AON • Chicago, IL

104d • $72,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for a dynamic role in procurement and supply chain management? Do you want to be part of an awesome team while gaining exposure across various sourcing categories? We are in search of a highly skilled individual to join our team as an Associate Category Manager - Senior Specialist! If you have a strong track record of successfully managing sourcing projects, excelling in negotiations, and overseeing multiple projects, then we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Chicago office. Aon is in the business of better decisions. 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 procurement.

Responsibilities

• Management of procurement activities including sourcing, commercial negotiations, and project management for technology projects with an aim to mitigate risks and achieve intended financial outcomes.
• 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.
• Contribute to our global category strategies and work across multiple category teams to develop strategies and link opportunities across regions and categories when appropriate.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Various types of leaves of absence.
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 15 days of paid vacation per year.
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws.
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Health savings account.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Optional personal insurance policies.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree