About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With over 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve!

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why we are honored to receive the following awards in 2021:

• Gender Equality Index Member, Bloomberg
• Top Financial & Banking Company, Black EOE Journal, Hispanic Network Magazine, Professional WOMAN'S Magazine

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of America’s best banks and most sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision (but works independently most of the time) responsible for assisting to lead and manage global supply chain management and procurement projects. Responsible for providing sourcing process expertise and analytics. Helps lead the Procurement Projects and coordinate with Procurement Teams to accomplish a Project successfully. Takes end to end responsibility of all activities within Procurement Operations. Leads all High level Projects and coordinates with all the Partnering Team and stake holders for alignment. Provides more enhancement and process improvement ideas which will involve reducing manual efforts and improving process efficiency.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Assists in leading and managing global supply chain management and procurement projects
2. Manages process, functionalities and capabilities of end-to-end procurement systems
3. Provides consulting for improvements of global policies, programs and processes
4. Leads Training Partners within and outside Procurement
5. Carries out complex activities with significant financial, vendor, and/or internal business impact
6. Able to serve as a key subject matter expert and mentor to other more junior level employees
7. Creates Training Materials, FAQ, WebEx Tutorials and Process guides for overall Procurement Process
8. Works on projects and develops project leadership skills
9. Performs Root Cause Analysis to identify and fix the issues with delay in invoice payment and/or Purchase Requisition creation process error
10. Supports system development and provides process improvement ideas to make the process more effective
11. Looks for more opportunities to improve Process efficiency by reducing manual efforts
12. Always keen to learn and explore through new processes and improvement ideas
13. Maintain catalogs and categories in Procurement system

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement is required.
• Analytical, project management, product management and problem solving skills are required.
• Technical skills/systems knowledge (e.g. MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills, ERP systems/Peoplesoft/Coupa) is required.
• Demonstrates solid time management skills and developing prioritization skills.
• Excellent Presentation and Training Skills.
• Should be flexible and can support end to end process at any given point of time based on the requirements.

EXPERIENCE

• A College/University degree in Supply Chain or Finance and/or other appropriate academic major is preferred, or the equivalent number of years of experience is required
• 6+ years of Procurement Experience