Senior Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) seeks experienced procurement professionals to support large-scale new generation, construction, and equipment projects. The role focuses on high-value procurement, complex contract development and negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in procurement or related fields, with strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, contract management, or supply chain experience.
• Experience with major projects such as construction, manufacturing, utility, or infrastructure preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of high-value goods, services, materials, and equipment.
• Develop and negotiate complex contracts, including pricing, terms, performance requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Lead sourcing events and negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on major construction and infrastructure projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) seeks experienced procurement professionals to support large-scale new generation, construction, and equipment projects. The role focuses on high-value procurement, complex contract development and negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in procurement or related fields, with strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and project management skills.