w3r Consulting · 19 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expw3r Consulting is seeking a Procurement Consultant to serve as a subject matter expert in sourcing strategy for the procurement of labor, services, materials, and equipment in the public utility power generation sector. The role involves managing supplier performance, contract compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve sourcing objectives.
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Hiring Manager
Pooja Kumari
Responsibilities
Procures power generation/industrial goods and services with high value and/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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 6 years of relevant work experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred
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
Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 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
Preferred
6 years of relevant work experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry
Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry
Company
w3r Consulting
W3R Consulting is an information technology company that provides advanced analytics and program management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Eric Hardy
President and CEO
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