Temporary/Contract Procurement Analyst

Who we are and why we’re hiring CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. Candidates must complete an application at: Now Hiring: Temporary/Contract Procurement Analyst

Location: Onsite in Des Plaines, IL at our Corporate office. This position is onsite every day. 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 not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, except as otherwise required by applicable law. Please note that we are not using agencies or staffing firms. CJ Logistics About Statement: At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply. CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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What we offer: Competitive compensation Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) retirement savings Paid time off Tuition assistance Early access to earned wages High performance culture with a continuous improvement mindset Opportunities for advancement! CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics, we value diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. If you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or related medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. This job posting sets forth the essential job duties and responsibilities for the position. An employee assigned to this position must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to a disabled employee in accordance with, and as required by, applicable law. This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and other applicable federal, state, and local fair chance laws, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization. CJ Logistics is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation or wish to request an alternative, non-automated evaluation process due to a disability, medical condition, or neurodivergence, please contact our Talent Acquisition Accommodations Team at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requesting an accommodation or alternative review process will not negatively affect your candidacy. NOTICE OF USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (“AI”) IN HIRING CJ Logistics America, LLC and its affiliates (“CJ Logistics,” the “Company,” or “we”) are committed to transparency about our hiring practices, including when using artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools”) during the hiring process. This notice explains how we may use AI Tools to help us review applications, conduct interviews, and make hiring decisions. Why We Use AI Tools in Hiring We may use AI Tools in the hiring process to: Review applications faster Help create interview questions Apply the same standards when evaluating all candidates Match candidates to jobs based on their experience Record or summarize interview responses Prepare notes about interviews Screen applications and resumes What Information We May Use We may use AI Tools for the following purposes to review: Your resume and application materials Your answers to interview questions or assessments How We Make Hiring Decisions We use AI Tools to assist us in the hiring process. However, we do not use AI Tools to make final hiring decisions.

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