Strategic Desktop & Software Procurement Lead

CME Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Mental health benefits

Job summary

CME Group is hiring a Procurement Specialist in Chicago to lead sourcing for desktop hardware and software for our global workforce. You will negotiate purchases, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate with Finance and Asset Management to align with budgets.

The role emphasizes analytical decision-making, attention to detail, and strong communication with internal teams. A results-driven, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating desktop hardware and software purchases.
• Ability to analyze TCO and build category strategies.
• Strong communication with FP&A and risk teams.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and execute desktop hardware and software purchases.
• Partner with Software Asset Management and end users to develop software requirements.
• Collaborate with Desktop Engineering on hardware needs and requirements.
• Perform Total Cost of Ownership analyses to support buying decisions.
• Maintain renewal start/end dates to ensure timely support.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Executive presence

Detail-oriented

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise Resource Planning

Contract Lifecycle Management

Ticketing software

Job description

CME Group is hiring a Procurement Specialist in Chicago to lead sourcing for desktop hardware and software for our global workforce. You will negotiate purchases, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate with Finance and Asset Management to align with budgets.

The role emphasizes analytical decision-making, attention to detail, and strong communication with internal teams. A results-driven, collaborative approach is essential.