Strategic Contingent Labor Procurement Lead

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,600 - 162,400; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Procurement professional to manage contingent labor categories and collaborate with technology partners on sourcing and contracting strategies. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, complex negotiations, and scalable enterprise contracts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement with Beeline VMS experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of cross-functional leadership in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or finance required; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years procurement category management experience with emphasis on contingent labor/professional services.
• Experience with Beeline VMS and MSP environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices.
• Experience driving process improvements and contract awareness (SOWs/MSAs).
• Advanced negotiation skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage contingent labor category and partner with tech teams on sourcing strategies.
• Analyze vendor data and market trends to advise technology partners on trade-offs and risks.
• Lead RFx, eAuction processes and collect requirements from stakeholders.
• Negotiate commercial terms, SOWs and MSAs with vendors.
• Present negotiation options to partners and management.
• Support forecasting and planning, and scalable contracts for enterprise needs.
• Improve global policies, operations and processes; drive vendor performance initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert and handle complex, high-impact activities.

Skills

Vendor management

Beeline VMS

Negotiation

Procurement strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Sourcing

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Coupa

Workday

PeopleSoft

MS Office

Job description

Northern Trust is seeking a Senior Procurement professional to manage contingent labor categories and collaborate with technology partners on sourcing and contracting strategies. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, complex negotiations, and scalable enterprise contracts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement with Beeline VMS experience, strong communication skills, and a track record of cross-functional leadership in a global context.