SCPFO Procurement Consultant

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

• Owns sourcing events and supplier relationships, balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material, and equipment needs supporting business unit functions.
• Understands key business interests of company and third parties in the development and writing of the business deal.
• Applies negotiation techniques and methods to sourcing and contracting objectives.
• Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and other areas that support over-arching category management strategies.
• Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower-level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts.
• Sourcing ownership, commercial execution, cross-functional coordination
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and evaluate supplier proposals
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories or projects
• Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to support decision-making
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and standard commercial terms
• Support contract development and collaborate with legal/finance on terms
• Manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements
• Identify and manage supply risks (lead time constraints, capacity, logistics issues)
• Coordinate across engineering, project teams, and operations for alignment
• Provide market intelligence and supplier insights to stakeholders
• Support execution of commercial strategies (e.g., inventory positioning, supplier allocation)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 6 years of relevant work experience
• In addition to any experience required above, 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required.
• Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Ability to help develop and evolve category management processes and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.