As a SCPFO Procurement Consultant, you will be part of the procurement department supporting various business units. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a proven track record in project management which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Procurement Consultant (IT contracts) **Location:** Columbus, OH **Pay Range:** $46 **Candidates** : US Citizens or GC Holders **What's the Job?** + Serve as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategies for labor, services, materials, and equipment. + Apply negotiation techniques to achieve sourcing and contracting objectives. + Manage supplier performance, contract compliance, and risk to support overarching category management strategies. + Lead cross-functional teams and direct activities associated with sourcing and contracting. + Develop and write contracts, ensuring alignment with business requirements and performance criteria. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field. + 5 years of relevant work experience, including experience with cross-functional teams. + Experience in supply chain category management, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry. + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with business partners and suppliers. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. + Engagement in high-value procurement projects that impact the organization. + Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills. + Chance to lead and influence cross-functional teams. + Work in a supportive culture that values diverse perspectives. 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 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.