Procurement I

Airswift; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Procurement I on a 6-month assignment with possible extension. The role centers on procurement delivery across a downstream portfolio, partnering with business leaders to align sourcing with priorities and strategy in a hybrid work model.

You will gain exposure to category management, supplier and contract management, and focus on value delivery, risk management and continuous improvement. A bachelor's degree and 3–5 years' procurement experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of procurement experience; cross-functional collaboration in complex organizations.
• Experience identifying and delivering value improvement opportunities in procurement.
• Understanding of operational environments and third-party spend management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement services across a downstream portfolio and translate business demand into actionable procurement plans.
• Partner with business leaders to align sourcing activity with operational priorities and strategic goals.
• Gain exposure to category management, supplier management and contract management in a matrix environment.
• Focus on value delivery, risk management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Sourcing & negotiation

Spend data analysis

Contract management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Procurement I Duration: 6 months – possible extension Schedule: 5;40 – Hybrid Location: Houston, TX, or Chicago, IL, or Cleveland, OH, or Louisville, KY

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

Vacancy Overview:

This opportunity sits at the centre of procurement delivery across a complex downstream portfolio, partnering with business leaders to align sourcing activity with operational priorities and strategic goals. The role offers exposure to category management, supplier management and contract management in a matrix environment, with a strong focus on value delivery, risk management and continuous improvement. This position is well suited to procurement professionals who can translate business demand into clear procurement plans and deliver measurable commercial outcomes.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Required Experience:

At least 3-5 years of procurement experience Experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management or commercial roles. Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in complex organizations. Experience identifying and delivering value improvement opportunities. Understanding of operational environments and third-party spend management.

Required Skills:

Strong business partnering, stakeholder influence and the ability to translate business objectives into actionable procurement plans. Knowledge of procurement processes, category management and contract management principles. Supplier relationship and performance management, including improving supplier performance, innovation and service delivery. Commercial acumen, sourcing and negotiation capability. Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills, using spend, supplier and market data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks. Ability to influence without authority and operate effectively within a complex matrix organisation. Risk management capability across commercial, supply chain and supplier environments. Transformation and continuous improvement capability, including adoption of new tools, processes and ways of working.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting retail, convenience, fuels, truck services or other customer-facing businesses. Professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS or equivalent.