Procurement Consultant
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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