Procurement Consultant III Job

A PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT III is needed for a CONTRACT opportunity with Yoh's client located in Atlanta, GA.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- The Procurement Consultant is responsible for the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of complex goods and services in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
- This position works closely with the business units regarding the application and integration of procurement philosophies and techniques to meet the needs of internal customer requirements from a category sourcing perspective.
- This role facilitates senior leader meetings between Client and our strategic suppliers to drive innovation and value creation.
- The incumbent must be able to articulate a compelling case for strategic sourcing initiatives. Change management skills are critical to success.
- Fully knowledgeable in their commodity or service.
- Develops robust strategies based on this knowledge.
- Serve as a thought leader to the rest of the organization for the strategic sourcing of the categories for which they are responsible.
- Provide timely execution of earlier supplier selection into the product development cycle.
- Develop pricing agreements and systems contracts with suppliers.
- Understanding of contract terms and conditions and the associated risk when changes are made.
- Knowledgeable of market conditions for goods/services purchases.
- Work in conjunction with business units and suppliers to identify new materials to be strategically sourced.
- Lead formal supplier performance management reviews, where applicable.
- Communication of category strategy and status to senior management to ensure alignment.
- Manage through a commodity, service or inventory crisis.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- A Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related discipline.
- Continued updating and/or progress toward advanced degree or equivalent in area of technical expertise.
- Ability to operate with limited business direction.
- Demonstrated knowledge and extensive experience in a major purchasing commodity group.
- Looking for an Excel power user and someone with Access experience. Candidates need to be proficient in functions, v-look ups and pivot tables.
- May require 5-10 hours of overtime a week on occasion. May also require travel to South Carolina or Tennessee to visit the mills once a month for a 2-3 days at a time. Travel expenses will be reimbursable.
- Candidates should have global experience in strategic sourcing.

BONUS POINTS! OTHERWISE KNOWN AS PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Candidates with mill operations management and demonstrated professional engineering experience, GNW and Healthcare experience.
- Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills, with solid proven experience in global procurement/supply chain organizations.
- Solid ability to work cross-functionally across multiple business lines, including a depth of knowledge in category strategy development and implementation
- Prefer someone with Recycled Fiber in Supply Chain or Procurement.

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER: Terra Stephens

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email.

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