Manifest Solutions
Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a SCPFO Procurement Consultant for a position in New Albany, OH.
Manage portfolio of previously negotiated utility construction contracts.
Negotiate new contracts as needed including terms and conditions, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
Prepare and execute related and ongoing contract amendments, etc.
Collaborate with team members to gather data related to construction markets, specifically pricing, and negotiate rates based on that data.
Provide administrative support for contract-related activities, including audit remediation, dispute resolution, and supplier support.
Collaborate with project teams to understand sourcing needs and ensure alignment with project objectives. Support all aspects of business partner requests for proposals (RFPs) for utility construction projects. Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, and terms to provide recommendations for contract awards. 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.
Basic Qualifications: 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. Experience with construction contracting, estimating, or project management preferred. 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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Collaborate with project teams to understand sourcing needs and ensure alignment with project objectives. Support all aspects of business partner requests for proposals (RFPs) for utility construction projects. Analyze supplier proposals, pricing, and terms to provide recommendations for contract awards. 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.
Basic Qualifications: 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. Experience with construction contracting, estimating, or project management preferred. 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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