SCPFO Procurement Consultant

Manifest Solutions

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Bid Analysis, Business Support, Business Writing, Category Development, Category Management, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Construction, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Finance, Financial Strategy, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Management Strategy, Manufacturing, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk, Risk Management, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills, eSourcing
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
7 days ago

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

  • 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 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.
  • Sourcing ownership, commercial execution, cross-functional coordination
  • 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)
  • Coordinate across engineering, project teams, and operations for alignment
  • Provide market intelligence and supplier insights to stakeholders
  • Support execution of commercial strategies (e.g., inventory positioning, supplier allocation)

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.
  • 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.

 

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