Consultant Procurement

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Consultant Procurement for a 6+ month contract opportunity. The role involves collaborating with Strategic Sourcing, evaluating demand, and providing expert consultation on contracts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in supply management or related fields and significant experience in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of experience in supply chain management or related industry.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and legal environment.
• Ability to lead projects and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing on contract renewals and benchmarking.
• Evaluate demand to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Execute RFPs with suppliers to optimize procurement.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Leadership

Education

Degree in supply management, business, finance, or related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Consultant Procurement. This is a 06+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential, located remotely in EST and CST zones. Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if interested.

Pay Range

This range is provided by Pyramid Consulting, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$38.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing on all aspects of assigned domains (categories) to include prioritization, contract renewals, benchmarking, and industry research to achieve business goals.
2. Evaluate demand and purchase levers to identify cost reduction opportunities and develop recommendations.
3. Provide expert consultation for moderately complex contracts, agreements, and leases.
4. Determine appropriate stakeholders to engage for various initiatives.
5. Execute RFPs with suppliers based on business requirements to optimize procurement.
6. Review contract pipeline reports and consult with stakeholders on next steps.
7. Work with business units and finance to forecast contract renewals.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Experience

1. Degree in supply management, business, finance, or related fields preferred. Six to eight years of experience in supply chain management or related industry.
2. Knowledge of supply chain principles, legal environment, and enterprise structure.
3. Understanding of purchasing concepts related to technology solutions, financial controls, and data processing.
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
5. Ability to lead projects, work independently, influence others, and train on procurement policies.
6. Proficiency in MS Office tools.

Our client is a leading company in the insurance industry. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online for immediate consideration.