Senior Procurement Consultant - Contingent Labor & Tech

Stryker Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Sr. Procurement Consultant to lead end-to-end category management for contingent labor and outsourced services on a global scale. You will collaborate with technology partners, manage RFx processes, and negotiate favorable terms with vendors.

This role supports a ~$650M spend and requires strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills. The ideal candidate has multiple years in procurement, experience with Beeline/Coupa/Workday, and a track record of

Qualifications

• End-to-end category management for contingent labor and outsourced/technology services.
• Experience with vendor management systems and MSP environments.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and complex contracting.

Responsibilities

• Contingent labor category management and strategy.
• Lead RFx processes, eAuctions, and competitive bidding.
• Negotiate commercial terms, SOWs, and MSAs with vendors.
• Collaborate with technology partners on procurement strategies.
• Forecast demand and develop scalable contracts for enterprise needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Beeline

Sow/Contracting tools

Coupa

Workday

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Excel advanced

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Sr. Procurement Consultant to lead end-to-end category management for contingent labor and outsourced services on a global scale. You will collaborate with technology partners, manage RFx processes, and negotiate favorable terms with vendors.

This role supports a ~$650M spend and requires strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills. The ideal candidate has multiple years in procurement, experience with Beeline/Coupa/Workday, and a track record of