Senior Data Center Procurement Lead

ManpowerGroup Global Inc.; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 98,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist 5 to lead sourcing strategy for a defined category within a large data center project in Columbus, OH. You will engage with senior stakeholders, oversee the procurement process, and provide guidance on policies and best practices.

The role requires 10+ years of purchasing experience, expertise in long lead procurement, and strong analytical skills. This is a long-term contract with opportunities for extension and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years’ purchasing experience.
• Revit or Bluebeam knowledge; P6 experience if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to define and implement category strategy and sourcing plans.
• Maintain knowledge of business drivers and impact on strategy.
• Act as SME on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
• Manage key sourcing activities for projects with timely delivery and budgeting.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor compliance with the sourcing process.
• Develop category strategy and sourcing pipelines.

Skills

PO management

RFQ/RFP execution

Cost analysis

Data center construction

Long lead procurement

Strong communication

Strong analytical skills

Negotiation skills

10+ years purchasing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, or related field

10+ years’ experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Revit

Bluebeam

P6

Job description

ManpowerGroup Global Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist 5 to lead sourcing strategy for a defined category within a large data center project in Columbus, OH. You will engage with senior stakeholders, oversee the procurement process, and provide guidance on policies and best practices.

The role requires 10+ years of purchasing experience, expertise in long lead procurement, and strong analytical skills. This is a long-term contract with opportunities for extension and growth.