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Largeton Group · 16 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Specialist

Columbus, OH

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Largeton Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing / Procurement Specialist focused on the utility domain. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and executing procurement for complex power generation goods and services.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyTraining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serves as subject matter expert in developing sourcing strategies for procurement of labor, services, materials, and equipment in support of public utility power generation

Understands and incorporates key business interests of both client and third parties in sourcing and contracting processes

Applies negotiation techniques to achieve sourcing and contracting objectives

Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and supports overall category management strategies

Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower-level sourcing, contracting, or operational activities

Executes procurement for high-value and/or complex power generation/industrial goods and services

Assesses business requirements and aligns procurement plans accordingly

Supports Category Managers in developing category strategies

Conducts market, supplier, and spend analyses to inform procurement strategies and competitive solicitations

Coordinates and leads cross-functional teams during sourcing events

Handles contract administration related to sourcing events

Develops negotiation strategies and leads contract negotiations

Drafts and reviews basic to moderately complex contracts, including terms, pricing, requirements, and risk mitigations

Builds and maintains effective relationships with business partners and suppliers

Ensures transactional and customer support services align with category strategies

Coordinates delivery, transportation, and storage of high-value equipment and materials

Manages contract compliance for high-value equipment/materials, including economic price adjustments and replacement/credit programs

Utilizes contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesSupplier performance managementNegotiation techniquesContract administrationMarket analysisCross-functional team leadershipRelationship building

Required