Sr Procurement Analyst

GGP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision beginning 1

401(k) Company matching

Genrous paid time off

Paid Volunteer Hours

Parental leave options

Commuter benefits

Job summary

GGP Chicago is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to transform spend data into actionable insights, strengthen procurement planning, and enhance financial oversight across operating and capital expenditures.

You will collaborate with Finance and IT, manage budgets, vendor pricing, contracts, onboarding, and data integrity, ensuring timely payments and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, procurement, or technology operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modeling, pivots, formulas).
• Ability to translate complex data into executive-ready presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement spend reports, dashboards, and tools across operating and capital budgets.
• Manage budget tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting for procurement categories.
• Evaluate vendor pricing, quotes, and contracts; present findings to management.
• Oversee purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation for compliance.
• Monitor invoice processing and timely vendor payments; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain procurement records across systems; ensure data integrity.
• Lead vendor onboarding and coordinate approval workflows.
• Track vendor contract expirations and renewal schedules.
• Coordinate capital procurement with project teams for offices and properties.
• Manage IT asset procurement and lifecycle tracking with IT teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and reporting accuracy.
• Serve as a procurement resource for internal teams and vendors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Procurement

Excel

Vendor management

Cross-functional

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, IT, or related field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Location

GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement Analyst provides analytical and operational support to strengthen procurement planning, financial oversight, and organizational decision-making. This role transforms spend, budget, purchasing, and vendor data into actionable insights while supporting effective controls and the accurate execution of procurement activities. Working with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders, the Senior Procurement Analyst helps improve procurement performance, data integrity, and operational efficiency across operating and capital expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procurement spend reports, dashboards, and analytical tools across operating and capital budgets, providing visibility into departmental spend, purchasing activity, and procurement performance.
• Manage budget tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting across assigned procurement categories, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy to support leadership decision-making.
• Evaluate vendor pricing, quotes, and contract terms, and present findings and recommendations to management for review and approval.
• Manager purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.
• Manage invoice processing and payment tracking, ensuring timely vendor payments and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, and vendor information, across systems of record.
• Lead vendor onboarding by managing required documentation and coordinating review and approval workflows with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor contract expiration dates and renewal schedules, proactively flagging upcoming deadlines and coordinating renewal activities.
• Partner with project teams on capital procurement for corporate offices and properties, tracking purchase orders, equipment deliveries and project expenditures in alignment with budgets and timelines.
• Manage IT asset procurement and lifecycle tracking in partnership with IT, maintaining accurate inventory and financial records.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve procurement processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a procurement resource for internal teams and vendor partners, resolving procurement-related questions and issues in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field required; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, procurement, or technology business operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to identify trends, model financial scenarios, and translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to translate complex financial and technical information into clear, executive-ready communications for non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to build productive working relationships across Finance, IT, and business partner teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to present findings clearly to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, delivering accurate, high-quality work under time pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IT budgeting, vendor management, or strategic sourcing preferred.
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle, or similar).
• Familiarity with IT asset lifecycle management and technology procurement processes.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Compensation

Salary type: Exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

Annual Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000

Annual Bonus: 15%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.