1275 Program Manager Information Technology jobs in Harvey,IL

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology or related field
Advanced degree a plus
Demonstrated full-lifecycle ownership of a Source-to-Pay (S2P) or Procure-to-Pay (P2P) technology implementation—spanning business requirements, system configuration, testing, go-live, hypercare, user adoption measurement, and quantified benefits realization—delivered on time and within budget; Synertrade platform experience strongly preferred
10+ years in procurement/supply chain operations with increasing leadership scope
Strong program management discipline: timelines, resourcing, governance, risk management, and benefits tracking
Proven track record leading a high-volume operational procurement function (buyers, schedulers/planners) with direct accountability for purchasing execution, fill-rate and OTIF performance, and expedite management—not just strategic sourcing; includes demonstrated experience owning KPI dashboards, establishing daily/weekly operating cadences, and communicating procurement performance clearly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong financial acumen: understands impacts on EBITDA, working capital, and inventory health
Executive-level communication: can drive alignment and closure across functions

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Trans Union LLC

Chicago, IL 60290

$202,779/yr

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Sr. Category Manager – Digital

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$137,700-$165,000/yr

~ 40 min OnsiteChildcare AssistanceEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field is required
An MBA is preferred
Professional certifications such as CIPS or APICS are strongly encouraged
Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in category management, procurement, or related roles, with a proven track record of leadership in managing complex categories
Demonstrated experience in people management, with the ability to develop and mentor talent and lead cross-functional initiatives
Advanced strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to create long-range sourcing plans, drive category strategies, and align with organizational goals
Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence executive-level stakeholders and build trusted advisor relationships
Exceptional negotiation skills, maximizing value while minimizing risks through complex contract negotiations and supplier performance management
Extensive experience in developing and executing innovative sourcing methodologies, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices that optimize value and ensure alignment with business objectives
Deep knowledge of supplier management, with the ability to define service level expectations, assess supplier communities, and proactively identify new sourcing opportunities
Proficient in collecting, analyzing, and integrating data using advanced productivity tools and sourcing systems, including E-Sourcing and Contracts Management platforms
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel for presentations, reporting, and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities, lead high-complexity projects, and execute both strategic and tactical procurement activities with minimal supervision
Proven success in delivering measurable results, including cost savings, risk reduction, and supplier performance improvements, through effective category management and cross-functional collaboration

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