Senior Consultant, Sourcing Category Manager - Business Applications

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Major Duties : 1. Responsible for development of sourcing strategy and performing category analytics within the Business Applications Category (Software Technology and Banking Platforms). 2. Leads and manages RFx (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process. 3. Responsible for contract review of various technology agreements, including NDA’s, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, etc. and leading all aspects of contract & price negotiations and ongoing contract administration. 4. Responsible for compliance with procurement processes and procedures. 5. Supports and manage Non-Traditional 3rd party supplier relationships through TPMO due diligence processes, may include expertise and advisor support for commercial pricing negotiations. 5. Supports supplier activity reporting and internal BU supplier deal reviews, supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities. 6. Manages and supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. OFAC, FCPA, Spend Analysis, Client Relationships). 7. Manages reporting of Procurement performance metrics. 8. Establish and maintain relationship with key partners, education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues. 9. Utilize Coupa (ERP) and maintain Contract Management System, including loading of final agreements. 11. Interacts with business and Partners to formulate and implement strategy and solutions to enhance existing services, create new services or improve processes. Identifies impact of changes and processes; facilitates acceptance of change through training and communication. Provides ongoing support for the solution. 12. Serves as technical expert with in-depth knowledge in area of Technology Software and Banking/Treasury platforms and supply chain management with strong knowledge of other areas Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater 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. Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we’ve been named one of the world’s most admired companies.

Requirements

• In depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing for indirect categories (e.g. IT).
• Strong analytical, sourcing, negotiation and communication skills.
• Technically adept with basic application software; proficient in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP system/ Peoplesoft.
• Demonstrated success in time management; superior project management skills, attention to detail; thorough and organized.
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance and six or more years experience in Sourcing or Procurement related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree and a professional Procurement/ Supply Chain Management designation (e.g. CSCP, CPM) are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of sourcing strategy and performing category analytics within the Business Applications Category (Software Technology and Banking Platforms).
• Leads and manages RFx (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process.
• Responsible for contract review of various technology agreements, including NDA’s, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, etc. and leading all aspects of contract & price negotiations and ongoing contract administration.
• Responsible for compliance with procurement processes and procedures.
• Supports and manage Non-Traditional 3rd party supplier relationships through TPMO due diligence processes, may include expertise and advisor support for commercial pricing negotiations.
• Supports supplier activity reporting and internal BU supplier deal reviews, supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities.
• Manages and supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. OFAC, FCPA, Spend Analysis, Client Relationships).
• Manages reporting of Procurement performance metrics.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key partners, education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues.
• Utilize Coupa (ERP) and maintain Contract Management System, including loading of final agreements.
• Interacts with business and Partners to formulate and implement strategy and solutions to enhance existing services, create new services or improve processes. Identifies impact of changes and processes; facilitates acceptance of change through training and communication. Provides ongoing support for the solution.
• Serves as technical expert with in-depth knowledge in area of Technology Software and Banking/Treasury platforms and supply chain management with strong knowledge of other areas

Benefits

• Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.
• Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

What This Job Offers

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