Procurement Specialist

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions is hiring a Procurement Specialist in Columbus, OH. The successful candidate will coordinate procurement activities for projects, manage interactions within the Supply Chain, and ensure alignment with project requirements.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least four years of experience in scheduling and budgeting. Additional qualifications include strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain.
• MBA or other related degree is preferred.
• Four or more years of directly relevant experience in scheduling, budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned projects.
• Serve as point of contact for project teams.
• Guide project teams on standards and procedures.
• Develop and manage Master Project Material List.
• Monitor and report on procurement planning requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain or related field

MBA or related graduate degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING

Procurement Specialist

Location: Columbus, OH (Local/Onsite)

Type: W2 contract role, 12 months with contract renewal eligibility.

Job Description

The Project Procurement Specialist ensures the efficient coordination and execution of procurement activities for assigned projects within the capital project portfolio. This role is responsible for engaging with project teams to organize, support, audit, and oversee the development, monitoring, and reporting of procurement plans for materials and services, ensuring alignment with project execution expectations.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project teams to strengthen partnerships, enhance service levels, and drive coordinated Supply Chain performance metrics related to planning and execution.
• Manage interactions between the Project Requisition Team and other Supply Chain Sourcing resources supporting project delivery.
• Provide guidance to project teams on the enforcement of standards, policies, and procedures established by Client and applicable regulatory entities.
• Coordinate with the Project Requisition Team and Supply Chain Procurement Teams on all project-related material and service requirements.
• Represent Supply Chain in project meetings and phase/stage gate reviews related to procurement activities.
• Lead Supply Chain involvement in escalation, resolution, and development of corrective actions or recovery plans for project material issues, including delivery impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop procurement matrices and plans, including material supply plans, contracting strategies, logistics plans, and expediting plans.
• Develop and manage the Master Project Material List (BOM) for assigned projects, including estimated and actual pricing, PO/MR numbers, and expected delivery dates.
• Support Project Engineers, Project Managers, and contractors to ensure goods and services are procured in accordance with the documented Project Execution Plan.
• Monitor and report on all procurement planning requirements, including initial procurement plan development, material and service requisition tracking, identification of shortages, and expediting activities.
• Manage and communicate quality, cost, and schedule impacts identified through Supply Chain activities, including development of mitigation plans to support project risk management.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital disciplines, or a related field from an accredited university.
• MBA, other related graduate degree, or Doctorate preferred.
• Four or more years of directly relevant experience in scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and working with accounting practices is required.

Additional Requirements

• Understanding of procurement/strategic sourcing, project controls, accounts payable, work management, and financial systems applications is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and time management skills desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Skilled in negotiating terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement platforms.