Sourcing Specialist II / Procurement PM

Kelly Services; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Sourcing Specialist II / Procurement Project Manager to support an industry-leading diesel engine manufacturer in Columbus, IN. This onsite role requires coordinating procurement projects, managing stakeholder communications, and driving cost-saving initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a supply chain degree and strong project-management, procurement, and cross-functional collaboration skills to keep initiatives on schedule and compliant with corporate policies.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in supply chain management or related field
• Project-management skills to track milestones and coordinate items
• Procurement knowledge including purchase orders and supplier management
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions
• Ability to organize project information and prepare concise updates for leaders
• Understanding of compliance in sourcing and purchasing

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate procurement project activities, meetings, and status updates
• Maintain accurate project records including part numbers, savings, owners, and approvals
• Track milestones, identify overdue items, and follow up with owners to get work back on schedule
• Coordinate project readiness by tracking engineering-resource assignments, reviews, and next steps
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and PMO to move approvals forward
• Support cost‑saving business cases by maintaining tariff‑savings templates and validating assumptions with Finance and Sourcing
• Compile project status, completed projects, savings, and future cost‑saving opportunities for leadership reviews
• Support sourcing and purchasing activities including supplier research, price benchmarking, market analysis, process improvement, and source selection
• Evaluate suppliers and purchasing options for cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and total cost of ownership
• Support supplier relationships and contract activities, ensuring compliance in procurement processes

Skills

Project management

Procurement knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Supply chain management degree or related field

Job description

Sourcing Specialist II / Procurement Project Manager

Kelly Services is seeking a Sourcing Specialist II / Procurement Project Manager to support an industry-leading diesel engine manufacturer. This role is ideal for a collaborative, organized professional who can keep procurement projects moving, coordinate stakeholders, and provide clear updates on progress, approvals, and savings opportunities.

Job details

• Pay: Up to $32.59 per hour
• Assignment length: 6 months to 1 year
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Work arrangement: Onsite Columbus, IN

What you’ll do

• Lead and coordinate procurement project activities, meetings, action items, and status updates.
• Maintain accurate project records, including part numbers, savings details, project owners, and approval references.
• Track project milestones, identify overdue items, and follow up with owners on plans to get work back on schedule.
• Coordinate project readiness by tracking engineering-resource assignments, required reviews, open questions, and next steps.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and the project-management office to move pending approvals forward.
• Support cost‑saving business cases by maintaining tariff‑savings templates and validating assumptions with Finance and Sourcing.
• Compile project status, completed projects, savings, and future cost‑saving opportunities for leadership reviews.
• Support sourcing and purchasing activities, including supplier research, price benchmarking, market analysis, process improvement, and source selection.
• Help evaluate suppliers and purchasing options for cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and total cost of ownership.
• Support supplier relationships and contract activities, and help ensure procurement procedures and compliance requirements are followed.

What you’ll bring

• A college or university degree in supply chain management or a related field; candidates with a degree in another discipline and relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Project‑management skills and the ability to track milestones, coordinate action items, and keep projects moving.
• Procurement knowledge, including familiarity with purchase orders and supplier management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across functions and with varied stakeholders.
• The ability to organize project information, analyze details, and prepare concise updates for leaders.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and an understanding of the importance of compliance in sourcing and purchasing.

Preferred: Experience with purchase orders, supplier management, sourcing processes, supplier contracts, or cost‑saving initiatives.

Interview process

Selected candidates will be invited to an approximately 45‑minute, in‑person interview once the hiring manager is ready to move forward.

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability.
• retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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