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Columbus, Ohio client has a contract opening for a
SCPFO Procurement Consultant
who serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material, and technology equipment needs supporting IT business unit functions.
This position is onsite Mon-Fri in Columbus, Ohio.
Responsibilities
Understands key business interests of the client 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.
Source and procure technology software, hardware 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.
Leverages contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value.
Qualifications
RFP sourcing experience a must, with experience redlining and negotiating contracts.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills required.
Ability to facilitate sourcing events with multiple business stakeholders primarily for technology-based software and hardware solutions.
Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field.
5 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
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.
Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility or technology industry preferred.
Reference:1039212
Worried that you don’t meet every single requirement listed in the job ad? Studies have shown that individuals from marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Hive + Co. is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and representative workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but worried that you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyways. We’d love to get to know you.
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SCPFO Procurement Consultant
who serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material, and technology equipment needs supporting IT business unit functions.
This position is onsite Mon-Fri in Columbus, Ohio.
Responsibilities
Understands key business interests of the client 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.
Source and procure technology software, hardware 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.
Leverages contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value.
Qualifications
RFP sourcing experience a must, with experience redlining and negotiating contracts.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills required.
Ability to facilitate sourcing events with multiple business stakeholders primarily for technology-based software and hardware solutions.
Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field.
5 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
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.
Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility or technology industry preferred.
Reference:1039212
Worried that you don’t meet every single requirement listed in the job ad? Studies have shown that individuals from marginalized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Hive + Co. is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and representative workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but worried that you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyways. We’d love to get to know you.
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