**Title:** Sr. Procurement Specialist **Location:** North Chicago, Illinois **Duration:** 3 Month **Pay Range :** $39/hr to $43/hr (On W2) We are looking for a **“Sr. Procurement Specialist”** to join one of our Fortune 500 clients. **Job Summary:** **Responsibilities:** + Responsible for executing purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers. + This role involves working closely with customers, divisions, and Category Managers to drive the procurement model. **Key Success Factors:** + Experience managing and engaging with senior stakeholders to cultivate win-win relationships + Strong influence, project management, change management, budget review, financial analysis, and negotiating skills + Excellent people skills and problem-solving abilities + Proficiency in spreadsheet programs + Strong communication skills (written and verbal) + Strong contracting skills, including reviewing and redlining contracts **Qualifications:** + 5+ years of experience in procurement and/or deep category experience + Bachelor’s degree. + Experience in IT Procurement, preferably in Telecom and IT Networking + Strong communication skills (written and verbal) + Experience managing and negotiating with Tier-1 Telecom and Global Network Suppliers + Experience using SAP Ariba software + Good organizational skills, including program/project management governance + Global experience and knowledge of global markets + Relevant business process knowledge related to procurement and category management + Extensive knowledge of category technologies and products + Experience leading teams, both direct staff and indirect project teams + Finance experience, including financial benchmarking, spend management, savings tracking, or cost breakdowns + Analytical experience **We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship** . If you’re interested, please click **“Apply”** button **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.