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Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Wellbeats membership

Gym discount

Holiday pay

Pet insurance

Job summary

GDH is seeking a procurement professional to support the development and execution of category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives. This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to procurement policies across categories.

You will contribute to contract management, risk mitigation, and process improvements while leveraging market insights to maximize value.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, category management, sourcing, or a related area.
• Experience with responsible and sustainable procurement practices.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage commercial risks across multiple categories.
• Experience leading large or complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant procurement tools.
• Ability to analyze key performance indicators, market conditions, and sourcing opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an on-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply category and market insights to support effective sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement category plans and execute sourcing events.
• Support the development and maintenance of category strategies, processes, and procurement resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with functional stakeholders to support procurement initiatives.
• Promote consistent adoption of procurement policies, practices, and processes across category teams.
• Identify and manage category-level risks and contribute to complex procurement initiatives.
• Develop and support cost reduction initiatives and track performance against established key performance indicators.
• Support commercial contract management for centrally managed categories.
• Participate in procurement process improvements and strategic planning activities.
• Provide analysis and insights to optimize procurement outcomes and maximize value.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Summary

This position supports the development and execution of comprehensive category strategies designed to maximize value, manage procurement risks, and improve sourcing outcomes. The role partners with key stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives, support contract management, identify cost-saving opportunities, and contribute to overall procurement effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Apply category and market insights to support effective sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement category plans and execute sourcing events.
• Support the development and maintenance of category strategies, processes, and procurement resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with functional stakeholders to support procurement initiatives.
• Promote consistent adoption of procurement policies, practices, and processes across category teams.
• Identify and manage category-level risks and contribute to complex procurement initiatives.
• Develop and support cost reduction initiatives and track performance against established key performance indicators.
• Support commercial contract management for centrally managed categories.
• Participate in procurement process improvements and strategic planning activities.
• Provide analysis and insights to optimize procurement outcomes and maximize value.

Qualifications

• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, category management, sourcing, or a related area.
• Experience with responsible and sustainable procurement practices.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage commercial risks across multiple categories.
• Experience leading large or complex sourcing initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and relevant procurement tools.
• Ability to analyze key performance indicators, market conditions, and sourcing opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an on-site environment.

Salary

Publishing Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00 hourly

Work Location

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.