Our client, a leading data center construction and engineering organization , is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Lebanon, OH . As a Procurement Specialist, you will be part of the Finance, Accounting and Procurement organization supporting sourcing and procurement activities for key business projects. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, strong analytical and decision-making abilities, and proven negotiation experience, which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Procurement Specialist
Location: Lebanon, OH (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $51.00/HR (Weekly Pay) + Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401K Saving
Contract Duration: 12-Months W2 Contract, potential to extend and/or hire
Schedule: Onsite, Mon-Fri, 40-HR Week
Job Function:
- Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and define and implement category strategy, plans, and processes for sourcing goods and services.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes, and best practices while maintaining a detailed understanding of business drivers and how they impact strategy.
- Lead key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgeting with appropriate risk management.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners to strengthen the sourcing pipeline.
- Monitor compliance with the sourcing process and act as an internal consultant across each stage, including change management support and procurement execution for new scope and change orders.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing, including purchase order management and RFQ/RFP execution.
- Experience performing cost analysis and applying analytical judgment to sourcing and procurement decisions.
- Data center construction procurement experience, including ELEC and MECH long-lead procurement.
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel) and data analysis tools such as Power BI.
- Bluebeam required; P6 Primavera required.
What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to support high-impact data center projects as part of a premier AI Data Center EPC organization.
- Work onsite in a collaborative environment, attending project meetings and representing supply chain during key project activities.
- Clear performance expectations focused on meeting agreed deadlines, delivering quality work, and taking initiative.
- Motivating growth path through future opportunities for FTE positions at the end of contingent staffing contracts.
- Engage in meaningful procurement strategy work - building sourcing pipelines and strengthening supplier relationships over time.
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
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!
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