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w3r Consulting · 3 days ago

Procurement Specialist

Columbus, OH

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$55/hr - $55/hr

7+ years exp

w3r Consulting is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead major sourcing and contract development events. The role involves serving as a subject matter expert in complex spend categories, writing contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve procurement goals.

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Hiring Manager

Pooja Kumari

Responsibilities

Writes the summary and details for complex/non-standard contracts, including pricing, performance criteria, service levels, warranties, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations

Writes modifications to existing complex/non-standard contracts, coordinating with Legal, as necessary

Provides advisory support for contract development and negotiations to category managers and procurement professionals, as needed

Applies pricing models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership models, and indices during contract development

Supports category managers to refine sourcing strategies for complex spend

Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies

Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction

Deep understanding of contract design and structure, including terms, language, templates, performance criteria, and other components

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers

Ability to be persuasive and build credibility desired

Qualification

Contract managementSourcing strategiesAnalytical skillsPricing modelsCommunication skillsCredibility buildingBachelor's DegreeSupply chain experienceIndustry experienceProblem-solving skillsTime managementPersuasiveness

Required

Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field is required

7 years of relevant work experience in contract management, paralegal work, or supply chain experience is required

Preferred

Experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred

Experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred with a focus on writing complex contracts related to Construction, Electrical, EPC, and Major Equipment with long lead times

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers

Ability to be persuasive and build credibility desired