Procurement Manager at Arthur J. Gallagher and Co.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Negotiation, Organizational Skills, Spend And Data Analytics, Market Trends, Project Management, Contract Terms Negotiation, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Industry

Insurance

Description

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our corporate team |our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way. How you'll make an impact The Procurement Manager is responsible for supporting the sourcing and procurement needs of the enterprise by assisting in the analysis & planning, negotiating, selecting, implementing, monitoring, governing and terminating of vendor relationships. Procurement is a strategic service to the business. This position will leverage their experience and knowledge to establish sustainable commercial relationships that deliver value to Gallagher. A successful candidate will develop and implement cost-optimization/savings opportunities, while balancing operational performance. This position will work closely with cross-functional leadership and stakeholders within the US as well as globally. Specific Assigned Sourcing Responsibilities: While all Procurement Managers will generally perform the same tasks, each will have specific areas of responsibility and, within those areas of responsibility specific vendors and vendor management responsibilities. Assigned Areas: Technology Hardware, Software, and Consulting Procurement/Strategic Sourcing The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the full sourcing process including; strategy development, industry benchmarking, supplier segmentation, negotiations, award recommendation, business case creation, risk assessment, and contract documentation. Delivers savings/financial targets in line with company objectives. Demonstrate leadership with the skills to influence others, interact successfully with peers, and with all levels of management in the organization. In addition to traditional sourcing value dimensions, the Procurement Manager will create relationships that adhere to company standards for compliance and minimize risk to the organization. Implements strategies including creation of RFx documents, defines selection criteria and leads supplier selection in partnership with business stakeholders. Manages supplier performance against contracted terms and insures adherence to functional and technical requirements. About You Required: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Preferred: Excels at communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Procurement or a related Sourcing function Adept at spend and data analytics, as well as understanding and anticipating market trends Adept at managing a portfolio of projects against the 5 or 7 step procurement process Proficient in contract terms negotiation Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word #LI-TL1 Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: 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 Other benefits include: 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 And more... **The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process. We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager is responsible for supporting the sourcing and procurement needs of the enterprise, including vendor relationship management and cost-optimization opportunities. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional leadership and stakeholders to deliver value to Gallagher.