Strategic Sourcing Specialist

w3r Consulting; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

w3r Consulting seeks an experienced Procurement Consultant to support high-value new plant, equipment, and construction projects. The role will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate and administer complex contracts, manage suppliers, and mitigate procurement risks.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of procurement experience in large-scale settings and demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple projects, with strong contract-writing and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement/supply chain experience, with major projects, utility, manufacturing, or construction exposure.
• Experience procuring high-value goods, services, materials and equipment.
• Strong contract writing and negotiation skills, including pricing, terms, conditions and risk mitigation.
• Experience with sourcing strategies, RFXs, supplier management, contract compliance and category management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for high-value plants, equipment and construction projects.
• Negotiate and administer complex contracts with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and mitigate procurement risks.
• Lead cross-functional teams across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing strategies

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Seeking an experienced Procurement Consultant to support high-value new plant, equipment, and construction projects. This role will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate and administer complex contracts, manage suppliers, and mitigate procurement risks.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant procurement/supply chain experience; major projects, utility, manufacturing, or construction experience preferred.
• Experience procuring high-value goods, services, materials, and manufactured equipment.
• Strong experience writing and negotiating contracts, including pricing, business requirements, performance criteria, terms & conditions, and risk mitigation.
• Experience with sourcing strategies, RFXs, supplier management, contract compliance, and category management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.