SCPFO Procurement Consultant

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.