SCPFO Procurement Specialist

hive + co; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive + Co seeks a SCPFO Procurement Specialist contractor in New Albany, Ohio to lead high-dollar sourcing and contract development efforts. You will serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to Category Managers and procurement teams, guiding complex deals and ensuring alignment with business goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in contract management or supply chain, with strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to engage leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with strong business acumen.
• 7+ years in contract management or supply chain roles.
• Experience in utility, manufacturing, or construction sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead major, high-dollar sourcing or contract development events.
• Direct work activities of procurement professionals and analysts.
• Advise category managers and business units on sourcing and contracts.
• Write complex contract summaries, pricing, SLAs, warranties, and terms.
• Coordinate contract modifications with Legal and risk teams.
• Apply pricing, cost containment, and total cost of ownership models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Persuasive communication

Education

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

7 years of relevant work experience in contract management or supply chain

Job description

A contractor is needed in New Albany, Ohio for the role of SCPFO Procurement Specialist, who works autonomously in leading major, high-dollar, complex sourcing, or contract development events. Serves as the subject matter expert for assigned categories of large or complex spend, custom requirements, or that support emerging or evolving programs or needs across or within the business units. Serves as a consultant to Category Managers, business units and Procurement Professionals in assigned categories on sourcing or contract development and formation.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Writes the business deal and works with representatives of legal, risk, safety, and other areas to secure client business interests.
• Possesses the skills to direct the work activities of the Procurement Professional or the Procurement Analyst.
• Individual shall have the skills to effectively engage business unit leadership and Supply Chain Procurement and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) leadership to accomplish procurement goals.
• Writes the summary and details for complex/non-standard contracts, including pricing, performance criteria, service levels, warranties, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations.
• Writes modifications to existing complex/non-standard contracts, coordinating with Legal as necessary.
• Provides advisory support for contract development and negotiations to category managers and procurement professionals, as needed.
• Applies pricing models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership models, and indices during contract development.
• Supports category managers to refine sourcing strategies for complex spend.
• Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies.
• 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 related field is required.
• 7 years of relevant work experience in contract management, paralegal work, or supply chain experience is required.
• Experience in the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
• Deep understanding of contract design and structure, including terms, language, templates, performance criteria, and other components.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ability to be persuasive and build credibility desired.

Reference:1065738

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