Remote Procurement Operations Strategist

Opensity Solutions; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Opensity Solutions is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Procurement Operations to optimize procurement activities across the organization, including vendor management, PO processing, contract coordination, and sourcing support.

This role requires navigating ambiguity, managing complex client scenarios, and escalating risks when needed. The position is remote within the United States and offers full-time permanence with a salary range of USD 85,000–100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or contract management with ownership of complex renewals and vendor relationships.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain Management, MIS, or related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience handling large datasets, financial analysis, reporting and audits.
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills with ability to interpret data and drive business decisions.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and administering contracts and renewal terms.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex client renewals, contract negotiations, and sourcing activities with multiple stakeholders.
• Serve as primary escalation point for procurement challenges, driving issues to resolution and client satisfaction.
• Communicate mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders; anticipate risks and roadblocks.
• Provide thoughtful recommendations and guidance as trusted advisor to internal teams and clients.
• Own workstreams from initiation to completion and keep stakeholders informed.
• Monitor contract lifecycles, expirations, renewals, and maintain records in contract systems.
• Perform financial, vendor, and contract analysis to support decision‑making and cost optimization.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, reporting, incentives, rebates, and channel programs.
• Support Request‑to‑Pay processes and procurement technology for internal and client stakeholders.
• Support Telecom Expense Management activities including inventory, disputes, vendor coordination, and requests.
• Partner with Client Engagement teams to identify opportunities to expand procurement services.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Contract management

Sourcing

Renewals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Opensity Solutions is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Procurement Operations to optimize procurement activities across the organization, including vendor management, PO processing, contract coordination, and sourcing support.

This role requires navigating ambiguity, managing complex client scenarios, and escalating risks when needed. The position is remote within the United States and offers full-time permanence with a salary range of USD 85,000–100,000 per year.