Procurement Specialist

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Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Discover a rewarding career where you can find both personal and professional fulfillment while aligning your values with your work. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aiding individuals in overcoming addiction. We pride ourselves on being an organization that values you and strives to be an employer of choice, fostering a vibrant culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Your voice matters here; we actively listen to and value our employees' thoughts, allowing you to be part of organizational decisions. Join Gateway Foundation today and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Location:500 W Monroe Chicago, IL 60604

Work Schedule:Monday through Friday, normal business hours

• This position offers a hybrid based model of 2 days remote and 3 days onsite

• Procurement & Sourcing
  • Coordinates the procurement solicitation process, including preparation, distribution, evaluation support, and documentation for requests for proposals and related competitive procurements.
  • Obtains and documents secondary and tertiary quotes as part of the request for quote process to support pricing validation and vendor selection.
  • Collaborates with group purchasing organizations to identify vendors for organizational needs and to align treatment locations with available contracted pricing and purchasing opportunities.
• Reviews vendor contract terms and specifications, assists with contract administration and negotiations based on business needs, coordinates review of terms and conditions with legal counsel as appropriate, and facilitates execution of agreements.
• Partners with Accounts Payable and internal stakeholders to support vendor onboarding and required documentation.
• Tracks vendor expenditures and prepares utilization reports, including reporting related to HUB and MBE/WBE vendors and other supplier diversity or external reporting requirements.
• Purchasing Operations
  • Processes purchase orders and submits them to vendors to support timely order fulfillment and accurate recordkeeping.
• Analytics & Reporting
  • Prepares and presents vendor spend analyses and purchasing trends to business leaders to support planning, decision making, and cost management.
  • Processes weekly and monthly purchasing card reports, productivity reports, and other assigned procurement-related reporting.
  • Reviews general ledger and budget data to identify savings opportunities, monitor implemented initiatives, and support informed purchasing decisions.

• Administers the organization’s copier fleet and associated leases, including quotes, ordering, lease renewal tracking, and maintenance of related records.
• Manages the CT Corp relationship and related state registration activities, working with internal teams such as Legal to coordinate and obtain various state tax exemption certificates for the organization.
• Serves as backup to the Purchasing Specialist and assists with administration of the enterprise vehicle fleet, organization-owned vehicle pool, and purchasing card operations, as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of related experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or contract administration required, including experience with purchasing systems, purchasing card administration, vendor research, and procurement procedures and regulations.
• Purchasing system experience required. Experience with Emburse Enterprise software…