Grainger is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.
Position Details:
As Procurement Program Lead you will run enterprise-wide Procurement Program(s) (i.e. fleet, travel, credit card, driver reimbursement, temporary labor). You will drive strategies to achieve departmental goals including establishing the best in class Indirect Procurement Programs and policies, nurturing advantageous supplier relationships, and optimizing cost and internal Grainger customer experience. You will report to the Corporate Programs Manager, Indirect Procurement and can be based in either Lake Forest, IL or downtown Chicago on a hybrid (3 days per week). Full-time remote candidates may also be considered with a requirement of occasional travel to Illinois.
Compensation:
This position is salaried and will pay between $90,780 - $139,470 and is eligible for an annual MIP bonus.
The range provided is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include, and are not limited to: a candidate's experience, qualifications, geographical area, and internal equity of the team.
You Will:
- Manage all aspects of aligned program(s), including the following:
- Identify opportunities to enhance and improve programs to be best in class
- Point of contact for Indirect Procurement Programs to suppliers, nurturing advantageous relationships, and optimizing supplier value and mix
- Facilitate regular business reviews and update meetings with aligned suppliers
- Coordinate with internal partners and leaders at all levels of the organization (Manager to EVP) to enhance and improve program and policies
- Identify KPI and associated measurements to measure success of the programs or progress towards functional objectives
- Analyze and report trends and benchmarks in the marketplace and support category management team with relevant market research
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve the procurement process, add value or reduce cost of programs while maintaining or enhancing internal customer experience
- Train partners on system, platforms, and procedures related to programs
- Experience creating program materials, including training and educational documents, and presenting
- Participate in category management reviews and RFPs to ensure preferred supplier alignment and cost
You Have:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years relevant experience
- 1+ years of relevant program management experience of Indirect Procurement Programs such as: fleet management, driver reimbursement, travel, purchasing cards, temporary labor.
- Experience managing multiple internal partner requests and prioritize based on risk mitigation.
- Experience developing business relationships and promoting collaboration with internal and external partners.
Rewards and Benefits:
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.
- Benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental vision and life insurance
- 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period with no personal contribution required
- Employee discounts, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, free access to financial counseling, education and more.
DEI Statement
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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