Procurement Consultant-3

Remote

United States-New York-Remote

Full time

JR100444

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward.  You’ll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally.  As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration.  As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first – so your impact really will change lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Digitizing Statement of Work (SOW) agreements into Vendor Management Systems (VMS).

• Supporting supplier onboarding strategies and handling escalations as needed.

• Facilitating and overseeing the entire SOW engagement lifecycle within VMS, including: Creating new requestsProcessing change ordersMonitoring paymentsOnboarding and offboarding suppliers and workers

• Translating service requirements into digital Statements of Work within client VMS platforms.

• Sourcing new suppliers to support program needs.

• Consulting with managers and client stakeholders to recommend the appropriate paths for talent engagement, including guiding them to the proper buying channels and ensuring compliance with company guidelines.

• Building and managing relationships between suppliers, client managers, procurement, and other stakeholders.

• Acting as a collaborative team member to maintain a high standard of service for customers, suppliers, and program stakeholders.

Internal Consultation

• Facilitate requirements gathering during client discovery sessions.

• Administer the end-to-end lifecycle management of Statements of Work.

• Train operations teams on product standards, enhancements, and process improvements.

• Oversee supplier onboarding strategies and manage escalations when necessary.

• Support supplier performance management and scorecard initiatives.

• Source and onboard new suppliers as needed.

• Deliver enhanced analytics, reporting, and program metrics.

• Act as a collaborative team member to ensure high-quality service delivery for clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.

• Produce standard and ad hoc reports from Vendor Management System platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma required; BA/BS or equivalent experience in Procurement, Technical, or related Business fields preferred.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Procurement or Operations, specifically in processing Statements of Work.

• Prior experience with VMS tools, such as SAP Fieldglass.

• Skilled at building professional relationships with clients and suppliers.

• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving abilities.

• Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple assignments with attention to detail.

• Adaptable to changing environments and requirements.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.

• Strong time management skills.

• Proficient with PC and internet tools, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications.

Location & Travel

This position is virtual but may require periodic travel to client and Kelly locations based on business needs.

The annual base pay for this position is listed below. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

$61,575.00 - $82,100.00

Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.  Explore our range of benefits at: Kelly Services | People Regular Staff (https://rs.benefitsatkelly.com/index.html)

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by one belief: that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless. Since inventing the staffing industry, we've spent 80 years helping people find work that enriches their lives and helping organizations build agile, high-performing workforces. Today, we operate across industries and geographies — from education and engineering to science, technology, and beyond — through staffing, outsourcing, and talent supply chain solutions designed to meet organizations wherever they are.

That belief shows up in everything we do. At Kelly, the right opportunity can change everything — for individuals, for businesses, and for the communities around them. No matter where you are in your career journey, you can apply your knowledge and passion to work that matters — contributing to real outcomes, growing your expertise, and helping shape Kelly's future. We're guided by a commitment to inclusion, integrity, and each other, building an environment where your contributions are valued and your impact is felt.

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