SCPFO Procurement Consultant

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

• 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.
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 6 years of relevant work experience.
  
• In addition to any experience required above, 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.