Associate Category Manager

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About this role

Associate Category Manager Chicago, Illinois 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 opportunities within the Corporate Services and Facilities category. 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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Management of procurement activities including sourcing, commercial negotiations, and project management for a variety of projects with an aim to mitigate risks and achieve intended financial outcomes. 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

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