Job Details

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist in the Columbus, OH area to work for a top utility and energy company. This position offers a variety of great benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Job Summary

This role serves as the subject matter expert in developing sourcing strategies related to procuring labor, services, materials, and equipment to support business unit functions. The position requires a deep understanding of key business interests of the company and third parties in crafting business deals. The individual will apply negotiation techniques to achieve sourcing and contracting objectives, manage supplier performance, ensure contract compliance, and mitigate risks. The role involves leading cross-functional teams and overseeing activities related to sourcing, contracting, or operational efforts.

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Procure goods and services with high value or complex requirements.
• Assess business requirements and align procurement plans accordingly.
• Execute sourcing strategies based on category manager guidance and leading practices.
• Assist Category Managers with strategy development and leverage market, supplier, and spend analyses.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional category teams during sourcing events.
• Perform contract administration work related to sourcing events.
• Develop negotiating strategies and lead negotiations.
• Draft summaries and details for basic to moderately complex contracts, including pricing, business requirements, performance criteria, terms and conditions, and risk mitigations.
• Establish effective relationships with business partners and suppliers to support category strategies.
• Work with the Service Center to ensure alignment of transactional and customer support services with category strategies.
• Coordinate with key suppliers and business partners on the delivery of high-value manufactured equipment and materials, including transportation and storage requirements.
• Manage contract compliance and administration for high-value manufactured equipment and materials, including economic price adjustments, replacement programs, and credit programs.
• Leverage contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required.
• Preferred experience in supply chain category management within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ability to develop and evolve category management processes and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.

This position is onsite from Monday to Friday.

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS):

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.
Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with a company match; paid holidays and vacations; tuition reimbursement. To learn more, go to www.wehirepeople.com or click below to directly contact your recruiter.

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