Contingent Labor Category Manager, Procurement

Northern Trust

Base: $114,700 - $194,900 usd; bonus/equity: discr...
Contingent labor management
Vendor management system (vms)
Managed service provider (msp) coordination
Oversee and analyze ~$600 million in contingent labor spend, developing strategies to optimize costs and ensure compliance

Job Summary

  • Oversee and analyze ~$600 million in contingent labor spend, developing strategies to optimize costs and ensure compliance.
  • Lead a team of four professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment while developing best-in-class procurement practices.
  • Actively participate and lead the IT Labor Committee, contributing expertise on contingent labor and strategic workforce planning.

Matching Summary

Oversee and analyze ~$600 million in contingent labor spend, developing strategies to optimize costs and ensure compliance.

Salary

Base: $114,700 - $194,900 USD; Bonus/Equity: discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Contingent Labor Management
  • Vendor Management System (VMS)
  • Managed Service Provider (MSP) Coordination
  • Statements of Work (SOW) negotiation
  • Risk mitigation and cost efficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Team leadership and development
  • Cross-functional committee participation
  • Strategic workforce planning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, Finance, HR, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in contingent labor management, procurement, or vendor management
  • Proven experience managing large-scale spend and working with VMS and MSP providers
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities

Work Rights

Not specified

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