Procurement Specialist 4

Our client is seeking a Procurement Specialist 4 to join their team. As a


Job Title: Procurement Specialist


Location: San Jose, CA

Pay Range: $47.00/hr. - $51.00/hr.


What's the Job?

Summary:
The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or subcategories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
• Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management.
• Experience in procurement or purchasing.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, or related field.
• 8-10 years' experience.

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:

• Contract / Procurement experience - 8 Years
• Microsoft Office competency - 8 Years
• Change Order Review & Processing - 8 Years
• Experience working in Data Center

Explain a typical day in the role.:

• Daily monitoring of on hand and expected delivery of long lead equipment to project site.
• Partner with GC to ensure accurate equipment storage to include receipt, care and custody and maintenance is executed.
• Partner with Contracting, Cost, Schedule and Construction peers to ensure work plans are coordinated and supported.
• Monitor, Communicate, Escalate and Mitigate risks including equipment and supplier tech resource constraints

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?:

• Data Center procurement and / or contract execution for long lead equipment.
• Inventory Management of stored equipment including managing vendor on care & custody.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Engagement with industry-leading professionals across IT and Critical Environments sectors
• Contributing to the safety, security, and operational excellence of critical infrastructure
• Professional growth through diverse technical responsibilities and projects
• Supportive team culture that values inclusion and continuous improvement

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

P.S: No third Party or C2C


If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.