Help at Home
Job Summary
The Procurement Analyst, under the direct supervision of the Procurement and Real Estate Manager, will support the procurement function by increasing employee adaptation of current and new procedures as it relates to centralizing procurement processes, consolidating vendors, and standardizing the Procure to Pay (P2P) cycle processes and controls. The Analyst will play a large role in evaluating new vendor partnerships to provide cost‑saving initiatives across the organization.
This position offers a flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement, with the requirement of attending monthly department meetings at our Chicago, IL headquarters.
What You'll Do
Serves as an expert on procurement issues and procedures
Supports and reinforces new policies and procedures regarding procurement processes
Performs analysis of savings to the organization, identifies contract compliance, and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is being delivered to the business
Owns T&E management and analysis of T&E spend
Builds and maintains strong relationships with all functions touching the P2P process (Finance, Accounting, Legal, Regional Field Operations, Compliance)
Supports change management initiatives
Assists with maintaining the completeness and accuracy of the vendor master file
Performs spend analysis on purchase categories to monitor against budget and overall usage
Experience with Vendor management as related to identifying savings opportunities, monitoring vendor spend across entire organization
Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Economics or a related discipline required. MBA or Master’s Degree a plus
Three (3) plus years of professional experience in sourcing and procurement with an understanding of best practices and world‑class processes
Experience in various categories including accounting, finance, corporate services, facilities and/or IT
Strong understanding of financial measurement; ability to identify and quantify legitimate areas of business benefit (cost savings, avoidance, client satisfaction, quality improvement, etc.)
Experience with Coupa; corporate credit card programs; supplier and category management preferred
Familiarity with RFx processes and running competitive exercises preferred
Required Skills/Abilities
Collaborative team member able to build a positive working relationship with various levels of HAH associates and departments
Ability to work independently and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and have a working knowledge of eProcurement and eSourcing tools (Coupa, Ariba, etc.)
Knowledge of internal sourcing/procurement procedures and processes, and of external/industry trends, and best practices
Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills; ability to lead projects and build and execute sourcing strategies is desired
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, ability to manage the procurement process and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Detailed spend analysis experience, analyzing different reporting channels and generating high level outputs from raw data
Office
Hybrid: Remote and office based in downtown Chicago
Location: Applicants must be based in or around Chicago, IL to be considered for this position.
Help at Home offers a flexible, fun, and professional work environment. Employees have the option of working hybrid with periodic visits to downtown Chicago headquarters
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Work is accomplished in an office or cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer
Salary Range $63,000 - $82,000
Benefits
Direct deposit
Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and parental leave
401k
Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities
Meaningful work with clients who need your help
Career growth and experience with an industry leader with 40+ years of history in a high‑demand field
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This position offers a flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement, with the requirement of attending monthly department meetings at our Chicago, IL headquarters.
What You'll Do
Serves as an expert on procurement issues and procedures
Supports and reinforces new policies and procedures regarding procurement processes
Performs analysis of savings to the organization, identifies contract compliance, and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is being delivered to the business
Owns T&E management and analysis of T&E spend
Builds and maintains strong relationships with all functions touching the P2P process (Finance, Accounting, Legal, Regional Field Operations, Compliance)
Supports change management initiatives
Assists with maintaining the completeness and accuracy of the vendor master file
Performs spend analysis on purchase categories to monitor against budget and overall usage
Experience with Vendor management as related to identifying savings opportunities, monitoring vendor spend across entire organization
Perform other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Economics or a related discipline required. MBA or Master’s Degree a plus
Three (3) plus years of professional experience in sourcing and procurement with an understanding of best practices and world‑class processes
Experience in various categories including accounting, finance, corporate services, facilities and/or IT
Strong understanding of financial measurement; ability to identify and quantify legitimate areas of business benefit (cost savings, avoidance, client satisfaction, quality improvement, etc.)
Experience with Coupa; corporate credit card programs; supplier and category management preferred
Familiarity with RFx processes and running competitive exercises preferred
Required Skills/Abilities
Collaborative team member able to build a positive working relationship with various levels of HAH associates and departments
Ability to work independently and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and have a working knowledge of eProcurement and eSourcing tools (Coupa, Ariba, etc.)
Knowledge of internal sourcing/procurement procedures and processes, and of external/industry trends, and best practices
Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills; ability to lead projects and build and execute sourcing strategies is desired
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, ability to manage the procurement process and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Detailed spend analysis experience, analyzing different reporting channels and generating high level outputs from raw data
Office
Hybrid: Remote and office based in downtown Chicago
Location: Applicants must be based in or around Chicago, IL to be considered for this position.
Help at Home offers a flexible, fun, and professional work environment. Employees have the option of working hybrid with periodic visits to downtown Chicago headquarters
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Work is accomplished in an office or cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer
Salary Range $63,000 - $82,000
Benefits
Direct deposit
Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and parental leave
401k
Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities
Meaningful work with clients who need your help
Career growth and experience with an industry leader with 40+ years of history in a high‑demand field
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