Procurement Consultant (Contract)

MBO Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Procurement Specialist to enhance vendor relations and optimize sourcing strategies. In this pivotal contract role, you'll manage the entire vendor lifecycle, from contract negotiation to performance management. Your expertise in strategic sourcing will be crucial in driving value across technology and telecom categories. This dynamic position offers a chance to work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring that vendor performance aligns with organizational goals. If you're skilled in problem-solving and relationship management, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in category management and vendor management.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop negotiation strategies and execute sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Duration: 6 months

Description: Our client is seeking experienced Procurement Specialist to support the full vendor lifecycle for a leading organization. In this contract role, you’ll play a key part in managing vendor relationships, contracts, and sourcing activities across technology and telecom categories.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the execution of all processes and procedures encompassing the entire vendor lifecycle and framework, such as contract development, negotiation, execution and post-signature management
• Partner with and provide consultation to business partners, and functional area leadership identifying vendor management opportunities and initiatives supporting the balance of risk and maximization of the supplier value proposition
• Strategic Sourcing - support the overarching technology spend category strategies and sourcing engagement strategies; oversee key strategic vendor sourcing initiatives; execute RFx activities and negotiate technology Hardware (Server, Network, Storage, PC Hardware, AV, print) and Telecom (wire & wireline) vendor space
• Contract Lifecycle Management- direct the overall evaluation, selection, transition and monitoring of contractual agreements
• Vendor Risk Management - manage the process to ensure that proper level of due diligence is performed in preventing and mitigating/managing risk by engaging appropriate stakeholders; partner with client areas to develop tactics and strategies for vendor risk mitigation
• Relationship Management - direct the process of measuring and monitoring vendor performance, ensuring effective vendor relationships; partner with client areas to develop performance improvement plans, resolve vendor issues, develop contingency plans, and/or initiate disengagement, when appropriate
• Develop negotiation strategies using cost/benefit analysis, should-cost modeling, market research, etc., lead negotiation efforts on new deals with cross-functional teams to achieve optimum results (i.e. costs, quality, terms).
• Manages, minimizes and mitigates supply/contractual/regulatory risk using key functions where appropriate (Legal, Compliance, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Audit etc.)
• Build strong working relationships with various cross functional groups across the enterprise, monitor partner satisfaction, and establish partner relationships to create synergies across accounts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Business, Accounting/Finance, MIS, Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant category management, strategic sourcing, and vendor management experience
• Operational and/or procurement experience in technology (Software, SaaS, Cloud computing, etc.) is preferred
• Proven ability to arrive at unique solutions to complex issues
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and effectively advise on strategic issues to senior and department management for potential actions and results
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage relationships with key internal personnel at various levels of the organization, external clients and vendors; ability to build strong external networks with individuals in the industry and/or professional organizations
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Superior verbal and written communication skills

Eligibility Requirements:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• As a contractor, including remote contractors, you may be required to complete a background check.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Purchasing

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