Procurement Analyst

Gallagher • Rolling Meadows, IL

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

Gallagher’s sourcing organization negotiates comprehensive contracts with key suppliers for office products and other services essential to the conduct of our business. These contracts offer advantageous discounts and value-added benefits to our employee population and collectively deliver significant savings to the organization. The Procurement Analyst is responsible for communication and compliance management strategies that enable the organization at large and our employees to achieve the full value and maximum benefit of these diverse contracts. The analyst engages with sourcing leadership, with employees and with our key suppliers on contract utilization, policy compliance, and centralized billing processes. He/she will propose improvements to streamline current purchasing processes and analyze data to identify new opportunities to redirect and/or consolidate purchases with preferred vendors. Working as part of a team, the Procurement Analyst will support a range of product and service categories that may include office supplies, express mail and shipping, U.S. postage, printers and copiers, mail machines, promotional goods, stationery and business cards, and office coffee service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; 3 years related experience or High School diploma and 6 years experience in indirect sourcing and operations.
• Working knowledge of travel and expense commodity categories.
• Exceptionally strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record in analytical and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years related experience Procurement Operations or related Sourcing function preferred.
• Exceptionally strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Proven history in analytical and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task and strategize priorities based on constant evolving needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Responsibilities

• Work across business teams to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with business objectives. Including setting up access to supplier sites for access to goods and services.
• Partner with cross functional teams to support strategic initiatives and projects such as M&A integrations, office changes and corporate program changes contributing to the overall success of the procurement function.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement. Track and document cost savings initiatives within programs assigned to include in overall team’s cost benefit tracking.
• Monitors spend on product and services against corporate programs. When non-compliant spend does surface communicate and provide training as needed for employees.
• Identify and recommend improvements to procurement processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Interact with suppliers to resolve order, invoicing, and service issues. Partner with suppliers on equipment lease requirements, redeployment of equipment and product selections on behalf of the business.
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance. Support the development of supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
• Assist in the review and analysis of orders, contracts, proposals, invoices to ensure compliance with company policies and program/contract agreements.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level