Temporary Procurement Analyst (Des Plaines)
Now Hiring: Temporary/Contract Procurement Analyst Location: Onsite in Des Plaines, IL at our Corporate office. This position requires to be onsite every day. It is not remote position. 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. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 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. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.
