Procurement Consultant

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a SCPFO Procurement Consultant for a position in Columbus, OH.

No C2C; No Third Parties - Applicants Only

• 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 company 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.
• Procures goods and services with a high value or complex requirements.
• Assesses business requirements, and matches procurement plans accordingly.
• Executes sourcing strategies based on category manager guidance and leading practices.
• Assists Category Managers with category strategy development.
• Leverages market, supplier, and spend analyses to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations (e.g. RFXs).
• Coordinates and leads cross-functional category teams during sourcing events.
• Performs any required contract administration work related to a sourcing event.
• Develops negotiating strategy and leads negotiations.
• Writes the summary and details for basic to moderately complex contracts, including pricing, business requirements, performance criteria, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations.
• Establishes effective relationships with business partners and suppliers to support category strategies.
• Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies.
• Coordinates with key suppliers and business partners on the delivery of high-value manufactured equipment and materials, including any transportation and storage requirements.
• Manages contract compliance and administration for high-value manufactured equipment and materials including economic price adjustments, replacement programs, and credit programs.
• Leverages contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 6 years of relevant work experience
• Strong contract formation and administration experience.
• 5 years of experience in procurement, contracts (labor and services) required.
• Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ability to help develop and evolve category management processes and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.