Procurement Specialist 5

Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist 5 to join their team.

Job Title: Procurement Specialist 5

Location: Columbus, OH

Pay Range: $47/hr. - $51/hr.

What’s the Job?

Summary:

The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or subcategories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.

• Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.

• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.

• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.

• Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.

• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.

Top Must-Have HARD Skills:

• Procurement: purchase order management, RFQ/RFP execution, cost analysis.

• Microsoft Tools: Word, Excel, etc.

• Data analysis: Power BI.

• 10+ years’ experience purchasing.

• Data Center construction.

• Electrical equipment/materials and Mechanical equipment/materials with Long Lead Procurement experience - Items that have a long manufacturing, shipping, or delivery time and must be ordered well in advance.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management

• Experience in procurement or purchasing

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or related field

• 10+ years’ experience

• Is Revit or Bluebeam required? Bluebeam and P6 if they have P6 experience

What's it in me?

• Opportunity to lead mission-critical infrastructure projects supporting large-scale data center operations.

• Work alongside highly skilled engineering, design, and construction professionals.

• Exposure to advanced power delivery systems and innovative infrastructure technologies.

• Long-term contract opportunities with potential for extension and career growth.

P.S: No third party or C2C

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

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