Procurement Specialist

KellyOCG; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

KellyOCG is seeking a Services Procurement Consultant for a virtual, US-based position. You will provide operational support and consultative expertise to ensure continuous service delivery for Kelly-managed procurement programs and support project-based advisory engagements.

The role is remote, with periodic travel to client or Kelly locations as needed. The compensation ranges from $86,000 to $102,000 annually, based on experience, with benefits described in the company materials.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma required; BA/BS or equivalent experience in Procurement, Technical, or related Business fields preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Procurement or Operations, specifically in processing Statements of Work.
• Prior experience with VMS tools, such as SAP Fieldglass.
• Skilled at building professional relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Proficient with PC and internet tools, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Digitizing SOWs into Vendor Management Systems (VMS).
• Supporting supplier onboarding strategies and handling escalations.
• Overseeing the SOW lifecycle within VMS: creating requests, processing change orders, monitoring payments.
• Translating service requirements into digital Statements of Work in client VMS platforms.
• Sourcing new suppliers to support program needs.
• Consulting with managers and stakeholders to guide buying channels and ensure compliance.
• Building and managing relationships between suppliers, client managers, procurement and stakeholders.
• Administering end-to-end lifecycle management of Statements of Work.
• Delivering analytics, reporting, and program metrics.

Skills

Relationship building

Verbal written communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

BA/BS or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Web-based applications

Job description

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey, you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first, so your impact really will change lives.

Our Services Procurement Consultant will provide operational support and consultative expertise to ensure continuous service delivery for Kelly-managed services procurement programs, as well as supporting project-based advisory engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Digitizing Statement of Work (SOW) agreements into Vendor Management Systems (VMS).
• Supporting supplier onboarding strategies and handling escalations as needed.
• Facilitating and overseeing the entire SOW engagement lifecycle within VMS, including:
• Creating new requests
• Processing change orders
• Monitoring paymentsOnboarding and offboarding suppliers and workers
• Translating service requirements into digital Statements of Work within client VMS platforms.
• Sourcing new suppliers to support program needs.
• Consulting with managers and client stakeholders to recommend the appropriate paths for talent engagement, including guiding them to the proper buying channels and ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
• Building and managing relationships between suppliers, client managers, procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Acting as a collaborative team member to maintain a high standard of service for customers, suppliers, and program stakeholders.

Internal Consultation

• Facilitate requirements gathering during client discovery sessions.
• Administer the end-to-end lifecycle management of Statements of Work.
• Train operations teams on product standards, enhancements, and process improvements.
• Oversee supplier onboarding strategies and manage escalations when necessary.
• Support supplier performance management and scorecard initiatives.
• Source and onboard new suppliers as needed.
• Deliver enhanced analytics, reporting, and program metrics.
• Act as a collaborative team member to ensure high-quality service delivery for clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Produce standard and ad hoc reports from Vendor Management System platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma required; BA/BS or equivalent experience in Procurement, Technical, or related Business fields preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Procurement or Operations, specifically in processing Statements of Work.
• Prior experience with VMS tools, such as SAP Fieldglass.
• Skilled at building professional relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple assignments with attention to detail.
• Adaptable to changing environments and requirements.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Proficient with PC and internet tools, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications.

Location & Travel

This position is virtual but may require periodic travel to client and Kelly locations based on business needs.

The pay range for this position is $86,000 - $102,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

Compensation package and benefits applicable to the position, understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on total well-being. Our range of benefits for full-time employees can be explored at: Kelly Services | People (benefitsatkelly.com).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, including individuals of all races, genders, abilities, protected veteran status, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.