Our client, a leading organization in data center operations and technology support, is seeking a Procurement Specialist 5 to join their team. As a Procurement Specialist 5, you will be part of the procurement department supporting large-scale data center initiatives. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, along with a strong understanding of procurement processes, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Procurement Specialist 5 **Location:** Remote **Pay Range:** $46/hr. - $51/hr. **What's the Job?** + Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and define sourcing strategies for goods and services. + Manage key sourcing activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints. + Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and identify new partnership opportunities. + Monitor compliance with procurement policies and act as an internal consultant throughout the sourcing process. + Contribute to category or sub-category strategies, plans, and sourcing pipelines to support large-scale data center projects. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field. + 10+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing, with a background in equipment purchasing preferred. + Experience supporting large-scale data center projects or similar infrastructure initiatives is a strong advantage. + Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. + Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to optimize procurement processes. **Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:** 3-4 years of procurement or contact management experience and Data Center equipment required **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on high-visibility projects supporting innovative data center initiatives. + Engagement with a dynamic and supportive team environment. + Potential for contract extension up to 18 months. + Provision of standard equipment including a laptop to facilitate remote work. + Access to professional development and growth opportunities within a global organization. **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! **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.