Procurement Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a for a Procurement Specialist at Location: Urbana OH for a contract Duration: 06+Months. Pay Range: $28/h- $32/h; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. Overview As a Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for managing and executing the organization's procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level. This position plays a pivotal part in ensuring efficient procurement processes, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. You will oversee complex procurement projects, manage a team of procurement professionals, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives. You will report directly to our Procurement Manager and you will work out of our [Urbana, OH] location on a Hybrid work schedule. It is a full-time hybrid position 3 in the office and 2 remotes. For the first 90 days it is onsite only. In this role, you are essential in optimizing procurement practices, enhancing profitability, and securing a reliable and agile supply chain, making your expertise an indispensable asset to our organization's success. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity. Oversee and manage complex procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring project goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline. Provide guidance to a team of procurement professionals, including buyers, purchasing agents, and coordinators, ensuring the successful execution of procurement projects. Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues. Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records. Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments. Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement processes, monitoring, and reporting. You Must Have 1-3 years’ experience in procurement and project management Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects. In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management. We Value Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and make sound decisions Strong analytical and data-driven mindset Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Continuous learning and self-development Prescreening Questions: Question 1: Share about a time when you worked in a complex organization: how did you navigate finding the right stakeholders to garner support to implement a change or complete a project? Question 2: Can you give me an example of a new strategy you've implemented that was intended to cut costs and/or increase profits? Question 3: What metrics do you consider the most important when conducting supplier evaluations? Question 4: Tell me about a time when you worked very hard to make a tight deadline. Question 5: Tell me about the last time someone gave you negative feedback about your performance. How did you react? Question 6: How much experience do you have reviewing drawings and blueprints? Question 7: How many suppliers have you managed at one time in your previous roles and what was the commodity? Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers #J-18808-Ljbffr Akkodis