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Consultant, Procurement

Columbus, OH, USFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-09
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Managing complex indirect and technology spend categories, developing category strategies, and executing procurement to maximize value and reduce costs for a Fortune 100 company.

Role type

Senior Procurement Category Manager / Consultant

Builds

Procurement strategies, supplier partnerships, and cost-saving initiatives for Corporate Technology and Workspace Solutions.

Domain

Corporate Procurement / Technology & Software

Required skills

Category strategy development, supplier segmentation, negotiation, cost reduction, risk mitigation, contract governance, data analytics, stakeholder management, project management, benchmarking, innovation management

Preferred skills

Experience with SaaS software licenses, offshore outsourcing, Marketing, Employee Benefits, sustainability practices, Total Cost of Ownership modeling

Technologies

RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, data analytics tools, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies to maximize customer value and achieve target savings; Manage supplier partnerships including performance management and risk mitigation; Facilitate competitive bidding and negotiate contract terms; Create executive summaries and pipeline reporting for senior leadership; Collaborate with Business Partners, Finance, and Technology to manage sourcing requests and contract pipelines; Conduct industry research and benchmark analysis to identify top suppliers and innovations.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC