Procurement Specialist

$47.0 - $51.0/hourly Posted 2 days ago Less than 10 applies 2 min average apply

Experis

Lebanon, OH 45036

Our clientis seeking a Procurement Specialist 5 to join their team.

Procurement Specialist 5

Columbus, OH

$47/hr.

- $51/hr.

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.

• 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's sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay