SCPFO Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a SCPFO Procurement Specialist in Columbus, OH. Essential Job Functions:

• Works autonomously in leading major, high-dollar, complex sourcing, or contract development events
• Serves as the subject matter expert for assigned categories of large or complex spend, custom requirements, or that support emerging or evolving programs or needs across or within the business units
• Serves as a consultant to Category Managers, business units and Procurement Professionals in assigned categories on sourcing or contract development and formation
• Writes the business deal and works with representatives of legal, risk, safety, and other areas to secure business interests
• 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
  
  

Requirements

• 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
• Possesses the skills to direct the work activities of the Procurement Professional or the Procurement Analyst
• Individual shall have the skills to effectively engage business unit leadership and Supply Chain Procurement and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) leadership to accomplish procurement goals
• Deep understanding of contract design and structure, including terms, language, templates, performance criteria, and other components
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers
• Experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred
• Ability to be persuasive and build credibility desired
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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