Associate Category Manager, BPO

Are you looking for a dynamic role in procurement? Do you want to be part of connected and supportive team while gaining exposure across various procurement categories? We are in search of a highly skilled individual to join our team as an Associate Category Manager! If you have a strong track record of overseeing multiple projects, excelling in negotiations, and managing a diverse set of stakeholder relationships, then we want to hear from you. This is a hybrid role based out of our Chicago office with flexibility to work from home weekly. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Management of procurement for Business Process Outsourcing projects with an aim to mitigate risks and achieve intended financial outcomes that align to the category strategy. Accountable for the management and delivery of a pipeline of multiple projects including renewals and consolidations of existing relationships, request for proposals, and new supplier arrangements. Providing market intelligence, go-to-market, and negotiation strategy, assessing supplier risk, and engaging in leading procurement practices. Initiate appropriate sourcing work efforts against the pipeline using the appropriate resources, provide guidance and manage escalations on those individual efforts. Independently apply procurement or subject matter expertise to determine methods and procedures on assignments, ability to think creatively and adapt approach when necessary, including gaining acceptance on alternatives. Maintain productive relationships with colleagues on the category management team, internal stakeholders, suppliers and procurement BPO partners. As part of the global category team, contribute to our global category strategies and work across multiple category teams to develop strategies and link opportunities across regions and categories. How this opportunity is different Reporting to the Global Spend Management (GSM) Director, the Associate Category Manager/Senior Specialist will be responsible for managing sourcing and negotiation activities for a pipeline of procurement initiatives within the Business Process Outsourcing category. Skills and experience that will lead to success Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain Exceptional ability to effectively articulate difficult ideas and concepts through clear and concise verbal, written communication and/or presentations. Strong project management and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the sourcing process and ability to influence stakeholders/suppliers Strong problem solving, analytics and troubleshooting skills An inquisitive self-starter that has a passion for learning For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances. Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $73,000 - $85,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, Illinois. The actual salary may