Temporary/Contract Procurement Analyst

Candidates must complete an application at: https://jobs.jobvite.com/cjlogisticsamerica/jobs Now Hiring: Temporary/Contract Procurement Analyst Location: Onsite in Des Plaines, IL at our Corporate office. This position requires 5 days in the office. It is not remote. Contract Length: 4-6 weeks (immediate start) The Interim Procurement Analyst is responsible for driving day-one continuity across daily procurement processes, prioritizing hands-on execution within the Coupa software suite, and actively managing key indirect service categories—specifically Janitorial and Vending operations. The ideal candidate will hit the ground running, requiring minimal ramp-up time to support internal stakeholders, resolve procurement tickets, manage purchase requisitions, and partner with suppliers to maintain seamless service delivery. What You’ll Do: Coupa Administration & Operational Support Provide immediate, day-one support for daily Coupa workflows, including Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) processing, approval routing, catalog management, and invoice exception resolution. Assist internal CJLA users with routine Coupa system navigation, access needs, and issue resolution to ensure uninterrupted operational flow. Support and complete supplier onboarding, vendor profile updates, and master data maintenance within Coupa. Leverage Coupa Analytics to track ongoing compliance, run operational reports, and extract spending insights for leadership. Category Management: Janitorial & Vending Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operations and vendor management across Janitorial and Vending service categories. Lead supplier performance discussions, monitor SLA compliance, and address service level or spot-pricing inquiries for janitorial and vending vendors. Conduct spend and stakeholder analysis for building and warehouse operational services to ensure cost accuracy and ongoing contract compliance. Facilitate RFI/RFP executions, proposal scoring, and bid comparisons for immediate category needs as required. General Sourcing & Stakeholder Support Support business units and project teams with ad-hoc procurement inquiries, travel sourcing requests (e.g., event/hotel arrangements), and urgent operational needs. Prepare clear, fact-based negotiation and data summary packages for the Procurement Director. Perform routine calculation of vendor cost structures and total cost of ownership (TCO) models. Additional operational tasks as assigned to support procurement continuity during the team member's absence. What You Bring: Experience: 4+ years of hands-on procurement, corporate purchasing, or procurement operations experience. System Expertise: Advanced proficiency with the Coupa suite (P2P, Expense, CSO, Analytics, Admin) is required, with demonstrated ability to manage daily workflows immediately without extensive software training. Category Focus: Proven background managing indirect service categories supporting warehouse/facility operations, with specific experience in Janitorial Services and Vending Solutions highly preferred. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred, or equivalent practical experience. Data & Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Index-Match, Pivot Tables, calculated fields) to clean, merge, and interpret large datasets accurately. Soft Skills & Work Style: Strong Bias for Action: Decisive, self-directed, and able to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment. Clear, professional communication skills to interface confidently with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Familiarity with corporate travel booking platforms (e.g., Deem, Concur) is a plus. Compensation and Schedule: Pay Range: $32-$36 per hour with eligibility for overtime pay Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST. Flexibility may be required based on business needs. As a temporary contract position, this role is…

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