SCPFO Procurement Consultant

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead RFQs/RFPs and evaluate supplier proposals
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories or projects
• Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to support decision-making
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and standard commercial terms
• Support contract development and collaborate with legal/finance on terms
• Manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements
• Identify and manage supply risks (lead time constraints, capacity, logistics issues)
• Cook up cross-functional teams and may direct lower-level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts

What’s Needed

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 6 years of relevant work experience
• Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required. Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)

About the Role

Owns sourcing events and supplier relationships, balancing cost, schedule, and risk. Serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material, and equipment needs supporting business unit functions. Understands key business interests of client and third parties in the development and writing of the business deal. Applies negotiation techniques and methods to sourcing and contracting objectives. Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and other areas that support over-arching category management strategies. Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower-level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts.