Facilities Procurement Specialist

Facilities Procurement Specialist TR/081478 Posted: 14/05/2026 $45 - $50 per hour United States, Illinois, Lake Bluff Contract Facilities Procurement Specialist (Purchasing Specialist III JP33747) Location: North Chicago, IL Schedule: Hybrid - Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | Remote Monday & Friday Employment Type: Contract Experience Level: 5+ Years $33-$37/HR based on benefit selection Orion Group is hiring a Procurement Specialist who will support the Procurement Organization by providing sourcing, contracting, and category management services across multiple business functions. This role partners closely with the Procurement Category Associate Director and Category Team to execute procurement strategies at the transactional level while ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement processes. The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in managing procure-to-pay activities, supporting supplier management initiatives, negotiating agreements, and driving operational efficiencies across procurement processes. Key Responsibilities Support procurement sourcing and category strategies established by the Category Team Guide internal stakeholders to approved buying channels and procurement processes for goods and services Provide administrative support for procurement and supplier management projects including: Contract review and redlining Bid summary preparation and justification Data analysis and reporting Review and negotiate procurement agreements, including: Master Service Agreements (MSAs) Statements of Work (SOWs) Other supplier contracts within the approved financial authority Manage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests while meeting established service level agreements Enforce preferred supplier networks and ensure alignment with procurement policies and category strategies Assist in process improvement initiatives designed to enhance procurement efficiency and internal customer experience Maintain high ethical standards and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of procurement or purchasing experience , preferably within indirect procurement Experience supporting contract negotiations and supplier management Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Strong analytical and financial acumen for cost analysis, budgeting, and savings identification Experience reviewing or negotiating Statements of Work and Master Agreements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Preferred Qualifications Procurement experience supporting Facilities Management or Real Estate Services Experience within a large corporate procurement organization Work Environment Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote Open office seating environment Collaborative team setting with both independent and cross-functional work Additional Information Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1st shift Travel: None required Overtime: Not expected Interview Process: 1-2 rounds of interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams and/or onsite People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.