Procurement Specialist 5

About the role

The Procurement Specialist 5 will lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or subcategories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The role oversees the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, and provides sourcing and procurement advice to business areas. Located in Columbus, OH.

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or related field. 10+ years’ experience in procurement or purchasing. Familiarity with Bluebeam and P6 (if P6 experience is available) is noted; Revit is not required.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management

Benefits

• 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.
• Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Health Savings Account, 401(k) with match, Weekly Pay.

Pay

Pay range: $47/hr. – $51/hr.