Sr Procurement Analyst

## Sr Procurement AnalystApplylocations: Chicago, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2050331**Location**GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300**Business**Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serveIf you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.**Job Description**Position SummaryThe Senior Procurement Analyst provides analytical and operational support to strengthen procurement planning, financial oversight, and organizational decision-making. This role transforms spend, budget, purchasing, and vendor data into actionable insights while supporting effective controls and the accurate execution of procurement activities. Working with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders, the Senior Procurement Analyst helps improve procurement performance, data integrity, and operational efficiency across operating and capital expenditures.**Responsibilities*** Develop and maintain procurement spend reports, dashboards, and analytical tools across operating and capital budgets, providing visibility into departmental spend, purchasing activity, and procurement performance.* Manage budget tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting across assigned procurement categories, identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities to improve reporting accuracy to support leadership decision-making.* Evaluate vendor pricing, quotes, and contract terms, and present findings and recommendations to management for review and approval.* Manager purchase order creation, tracking, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with procurement policies.* Manage invoice processing and payment tracking, ensuring timely vendor payments and resolving discrepancies as they arise.* Maintain accurate and complete procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, and vendor information, across systems of record.* Lead vendor onboarding by managing required documentation and coordinating review and approval workflows with relevant stakeholders.* Monitor vendor contract expiration dates and renewal schedules, proactively flagging upcoming deadlines and coordinating renewal activities.* Partner with project teams on capital procurement for corporate offices and properties, tracking purchase orders, equipment deliveries, and project expenditures in alignment with budgets and timelines.* Manage IT asset procurement and lifecycle tracking in partnership with IT, maintaining accurate inventory and financial records.* Identify and recommend opportunities to improve procurement processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.* Serve as a procurement resource for internal teams and vendor partners, resolving procurement-related questions and issues in a timely manner.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications*** High school diploma or GED required.* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field required; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.* Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, procurement, or technology business operations.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to identify trends, model financial scenarios, and translate data into actionable recommendations.* Ability to translate complex financial and technical information into clear, executive-ready communications for non-technical stakeholders.* Effective collaborator with the ability to build productive working relationships across Finance, IT, and business partner teams.* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas).* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to present findings clearly to senior leadership.* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, delivering accurate, high-quality work under time pressure.**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience with IT budgeting, vendor management, or strategic sourcing preferred.* Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Oracle, or similar).* Familiarity with IT asset lifecycle management and technology procurement processes.* Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.**Compensation**Salary type: ExemptPay Frequency: Bi-weeklyAnnual Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000Annual Bonus: 15%**Benefit Information*** Competitive compensation* Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1* 401(k) Company matching* 401(k) Vests on Day 1* Career development programs* Charitable donation matching* Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)* Paid Volunteer Hours* Paid Parental Leave* Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options* Wellness and mental health resources* Pet insurance offering* Childcare Assistance* Commuter benefits* A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr