Procurement Consultant 4225

Job Description

Title : Procurement Consultant

Location : Milwaukee, WI

Type : Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Duration : 6+ months

Perks : Competitive Rates, Benefits, free daily lunch when onsite

Job Description

Technology Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

This role supports the Sourcing & Procurement team within the Finance organization, specifically focused on the technology category. The position plays a key part in managing the end-to-end vendor lifecycle and driving strategic sourcing initiatives that align with enterprise goals, reduce risk, and optimize supplier value.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute processes related to the full vendor lifecycle, including contract development, negotiation, execution, and post-signature management.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to business partners and functional leaders, identifying vendor management opportunities that balance risk and maximize value.
• Lead and support strategic sourcing initiatives across technology spend categories; manage RFx processes and negotiate a wide range of technology agreements (e.g., EULAs, SaaS, cloud computing).
• Direct contract lifecycle management activities, including evaluation, selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee vendor risk management by ensuring appropriate due diligence and stakeholder engagement; partner with business units to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage vendor performance and relationships, collaborating with internal stakeholders to create performance improvement plans, resolve issues, and manage disengagements when needed.
• Develop and lead negotiation strategies using tools such as cost / benefit analysis, should-cost modeling, and market research to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Audit teams to mitigate supply chain, contractual, and regulatory risks.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across business units; monitor satisfaction and drive alignment on cross-functional sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

Must Have