Senior Procurement Strategist: Data Center Projects

Experis Technology Group; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Procurement Specialist 5 in Columbus, OH to lead sourcing strategy across defined categories. You will engage senior stakeholders, oversee sourcing processes, and provide procurement guidance to business areas.

The role requires extensive purchasing experience, knowledge of data center construction, and long lead procurement. Expect involvement with strategic suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with data center construction and long lead procurement.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, processes and best practices.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders to define category strategy.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to define the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.
• Maintain knowledge of business drivers and how they affect strategy.
• Act as SME on procurement policies and practices.
• Manage key sourcing activities including budgeting and risk management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and identify new partners.
• Ensure compliance with the sourcing process at every stage.
• Develop category strategies and sourcing pipelines.

Skills

PO management

RFQ/RFP

Cost analysis

Microsoft Word/Excel

Power BI

Data Center construction

Electrical materials procurement

Long lead procurement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Experis is seeking a Procurement Specialist 5 in Columbus, OH to lead sourcing strategy across defined categories. You will engage senior stakeholders, oversee sourcing processes, and provide procurement guidance to business areas.

The role requires extensive purchasing experience, knowledge of data center construction, and long lead procurement. Expect involvement with strategic suppliers and cross-functional teams.