A SCPFO Procurement Consultant is needed for a world class utility company in the Columbus, OH area. This role leads sourcing strategy and execution for complex, high-value procurement needs by managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and aligning procurement efforts with strategic category management goals.
location: Columbus, Ohio
job type: Contract
salary: $32.23 - 45.77 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Procure high-value and/or complex goods and services based on business needs.
- Align procurement plans with business requirements.
- Execute sourcing strategies and assist Category Managers with category strategy development.
- Use market, supplier, and spend analyses to shape strategy and inform RFXs (Request for Proposal/Quotation/etc.).
- Lead cross-functional teams during sourcing events and contract negotiations.
- Draft moderately complex contracts, addressing pricing, performance, risk, and terms.
- Maintain relationships with business partners and suppliers to support strategy execution.
- Collaborate with Service Centers to ensure transactional alignment with sourcing strategies.
- Coordinate delivery, transportation, and storage of high-value equipment and materials.
- Oversee contract compliance and manage economic adjustments, replacements, and credits.
- strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, and time management.
- Ability to lead multiple initiatives concurrently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Capacity to engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial matters.
- Capability to evolve and refine category management processes.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, accounting, finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in utilities, construction, or manufacturing, experience leading cross-functional teams.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
