Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist leads sourcing efforts for desktop hardware and software to support our global workforce. Desktop Hardware and Software Management Responsibilities Include: Responsible for negotiating and executing desktop hardware and software purchases Leverages strong supplier relationships to negotiate favorable terms and capture long-term cost efficiencies. Partners with the Software Asset Management Team and end users to understand and develop software requirements. Partners with the Desktop Engineering Team to understand and develop hardware requirements. Performs Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis to support buying decision Builds and maintains a category strategy for desktop software and hardware. Manages cross-functional orchestration to ensure the Third-Party Risk Management team is aware of any perceived threats with utilizing applications Effectively communicates with FP&A to ensure expenditures or tied to an approved budget Maintains maintenance renewal start and end dates to ensure support for hardware or applications is renewed on a timely basis Procurement Operations Responsibilities Include: ·       Performs custom reporting from internal tools and Google Sheets/MSFT Excel. ·       Supports the Purchasing Card payment and reconciliation process. ·       Provides additional operational support dependent upon available bandwidth. Skills and Software Requirements: Proficiency in Google or Microsoft suite of collaboration tools Ability to learn internal software tools such as Enterprise Resourcing Planning, Ticketing, and Contract Lifecycle Management. Executive presence in order to effectively liaise with internal business partners and senior supplier personnel.  Self-Motivated and Detail Oriented Relevant internship experience preferred #LI-RP1 CME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $27.69--$46.15. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents. CME Group: Where Futures are Made CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more. At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic. Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here .