SCPFO Procurement Specialist

Manifest Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manifest Solutions is seeking an SCPFO Procurement Analyst in Columbus, OH. The role includes supporting Procurement Consultants and Category Managers in sourcing initiatives and conducting market research. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or possess 4 years of relevant experience.

Essential skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in customer service and procurement. Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of customer service and/or procurement experience required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills desired.

Responsibilities

• Supports Procurement Consultants and Category Managers in sourcing initiatives.
• Conducts market research and analyzes performance metrics.
• Communicates recommendations to business partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field

4 years of relevant work experience

Tools

Maximo

Cognos

Job description

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking an SCPFO Procurement Analyst for a position in Columbus, OH.

• Supports Procurement Consultants, Procurement Specialists, and Category Managers in the execution of sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Supports analytical work including but not limited to: spend analytics, market complexity, data collection, performance metrics, risk considerations, pricing, total cost of ownership, demand planning, and reporting.
• Assists with sourcing strategy development, decision making, and contract negotiations.
• May lead or direct less complex sourcing activities.
• Conducts market research and analyzes performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets.
• Conducts research and analysis on spend and prior contracts to assist with contract negotiation.
• Develop and utilize various models (e.g., pricing, total cost ownership).
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis.
• Supports bid analysis, as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations of research and analysis to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) and business partners.
• Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 4 years of relevant work experience.
• In addition to any experience required above, 3 years of relevant customer service and/or procurement experience required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.