Senior Category Manager - Consulting

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Major Duties :

• Develops procurement practices enterprise-wide, including: effective category sourcing and overall procurement strategies; processes and infrastructure to effectively manage procurement activities across all spending categories; sustainable purchasing methods; and, programs to ensure a diverse supplier base including minority, small, women and disadvantaged businesses.
• Develops, implements and communicates an overall strategy to meet both the Business Unit's and Corporation's strategic plan.
• Responsible for development of sourcing strategy and performing category analytics.
• Leads and manages RFx (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote) process, including project management, development of RFx, negotiations and award process.
• Responsible for contract review, drafting and creation of various agreements, including NDAs, Master Agreements, Statements of Work, etc. and leading all aspects of contract & price negotiations and ongoing contract administration.
• Responsible for maintenance of procurement processes and procedures.
• Supports and monitors supplier adherence to contracts, manage suppliers via supplier activity reporting and business/performance reviews, support and conduct supplier scorecards, supplier rationalization and demand management opportunities.
• Manages and supports regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. OFAC, FCPA, Spend Analysis, Client Relationships).
• Manages reporting of Procurement performance metrics, and provides ongoing support for internal and external audit requests.
• Management of supplier fitness, including analyzing overall business and financial performance of potential and existing suppliers.
• Establish and maintain relationship with key partners, education on policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues.
• Utilize and maintain ERP and Contract Management System (ECM, including loading of final agreements.
• Interacts with business and Partners to formulate and implement strategy and solutions to enhance existing services, create new services or improve processes. Identifies impact of changes and processes; facilitates acceptance of change through training and communication. Provides ongoing support for the solution.

Knowledge :

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required along with ability to be highly flexible and adaptable to change
• Excellent understanding of procurement philosophies and strategies along with in-depth knowledge of supply chain management and procurement
• Leadership and organizational skills are required to develop objectives and goals
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites with advanced Excel skills. Experience with ERP systems/PeopleSoft
• Strong understanding/knowledge of contract terms and conditions and legal impact of different terms
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Applies best practices and knows how to apply and integrate with others
• Ability to explain moderately difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Finance is preferred.
• MBA or other advanced degree and a professional Procurement/ Supply Chain Management designation (e.g. CSCP, CPM) are a strong plus.
• Six or more years’ experience in Sourcing or Procurement related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience with Labor Contracts, managed services contracts is desired.

• Advanced negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to work with cross functional and diverse teams.

• Prior experience working in a regulated industry or financial services organization is a plus.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to all levels of management.

• Strong time and project management skills.

• Detail oriented.
• Ability to breakdown complex problems and resolve through independent research and analysis.
• May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

• Experience with sourcing and procurement applications (i.e. Coupa, Workday, PeopleSoft, MS Office, advanced Excel skills).

Salary Range:

$95,600 - 162,400 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a 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. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

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 committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com, or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.