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Experis IT ManpowerGroup has partnered with a leading **American multinational corporation and technology company** in for a **Contract** **Procurement Specialist 5** role to assist their team. This is a **REMOTE** role.

Industry: American multinational corporation and technology company

Title:** **Procurement Specialist 5

Duration:** **6+ months

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm

Job Description

Summary:

The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or sub categories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.

• Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.

• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.

• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.

• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.

• Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.

• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management

• Experience in procurement or purchasing

MUST HAVE

1. Minimum 8+ years experience with Advanced Excel skills for data reporting and analysis

2. Minimum 5+ years experience with Ability to run or pull queries, including SQL experience

3. Minimum 5+ years experience with Strong document writing skills for creating cohesive and narratives

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 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th 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.