Procurement Specialist

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking an SCPFO Procurement Analyst for a position in Columbus, OH.

• Supports Procurement Consultants, Procurement Specialists, and Category Managers in the execution of sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Supports analytical work including but not limited to: spend analytics, market complexity, data collection, performance metrics, risk considerations, pricing, total cost of ownership, demand planning, and reporting.
• Assists with sourcing strategy development, decision making, and contract negotiations.
• May lead or direct less complex sourcing activities.
• Conducts market research and analyzes performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets.
• Conducts research and analysis on spend and prior contracts to assist with contract negotiation.
• Develop and utilize various models (e.g., pricing, total cost ownership).
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis.
• Supports bid analysis, as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations of research and analysis to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) and business partners.
• Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 4 years of relevant work experience.
• In addition to any experience required above, 3 years of relevant customer service and/or procurement experience required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.