Top 38 Supply chain/procurement specialist Jobs in Columbus

Category Lead - Intermediate - VF
Motion Recruitment —Columbus, OH
- $53.00 - $63.31 an hour
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Procurement Specialist
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences —Columbus, OH
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Oracle
- Mid-level
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Specialist, Strategic Sourcing
US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. —Columbus, OH
- $93,000 - $115,000 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Document Control Specialist
Quanta Services —Columbus, OH
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Document Control Specialist
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Supply Chain Operations Specialist
DAVECTA SUPPLY CHAIN INC. —Dublin, OH
- $27.80 - $31.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Procurement Specialist
Logically —Dublin, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Opportunities for advancement
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Logistics Specialist
Vertiv —Westerville, OH
- Spanish
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
Procurement Specialist
Columbus Regional Airport Authority —Columbus, OH
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Procurement Specialist
Advanced Drainage Systems —Hilliard, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Procurement Specialist
Quantum Health —Dublin, OH
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
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SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST
Brewdog —Canal Winchester, OH
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
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Procurement Specialist
MPW Corporate Services —Hebron, OH
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Associate Specialist, Subcontracts
KBR —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Category Manager
DHL —Westerville, OH
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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L&S Assistant Procurement Manager - MGF Heavy & Bulky NAM-2
Maersk —Groveport, OH
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Part-Time Transportation Specialist - Columbus
NORA —Columbus, OH
- $25.73 - $28.96 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
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Global Operations Data Analytics
Vertiv —Westerville, OH
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- SQL
Procurement Specialist
Net2Source —Alexandria, OH
- $27 an hour
- Contract
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
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Construction Safety Manager, DCPD Health and Safety
Amazon Data Services, Inc. —New Albany, OH
- $74,200 - $129,800 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
- Construction site
- Public speaking
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance

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Category Lead - Intermediate - VF

Motion Recruitment -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Contract
$53.00 - $63.31 an hour
10 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Cost management
Communication with suppliers
Project development phase management
Procurement spend analysis
Financial model construction
Financial model development
Procurement financial analysis
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Forecasting
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Vendor contract management
Managing projects
Financial forecasting analysis
Cross-functional team management
Project stakeholder communication
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Category Lead - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Hybrid (Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) Columbus Ohio 43215
Work Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week
Contract $53.00 - $63.31 hour w2 Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Category Lead to drive enterprise-wide strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier relationship management. This individual will independently lead multiple sourcing initiatives, develop category strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, analyze spend and market data, build cost models, and identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and reduce costs.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, self-driven, and comfortable leading cross-functional teams while partnering with business leaders to develop sourcing strategies that support organizational goals. This role requires excellent communication, financial analysis, negotiation, and project management skills. Top 3 Required Skills

Strategic sourcing and category management experience, including enterprise sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and category strategy development.
Strong analytical and financial skills with experience performing spend analysis, building cost models, forecasting savings, and developing data-driven recommendations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams while managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, supplier performance metrics, and stakeholder engagement.

Home Run / Desired Skills

Utility industry supply chain or procurement experience.
Experience managing large enterprise supplier agreements.
Shared Services procurement experience.
Knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead enterprise strategic sourcing initiatives from planning through contract execution.
Develop and maintain category management strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
Analyze spend data, supplier performance, market trends, and cost drivers.
Build cost models and savings forecasts to support sourcing decisions.
Identify and execute cost reduction and supplier performance improvement opportunities.
Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, renewals, and commercial terms.
Maintain critical supplier agreements and resolve contract-related issues.
Manage supplier relationships, including supplier criticality assessments and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
Develop supplier performance metrics and monitor ongoing performance.
Lead cross-functional sourcing and category management teams.
Partner with Finance, Operations, Business Units, and Executive Leadership to define category requirements.
Build stakeholder consensus and drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
Manage category projects from initiation through implementation while ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
Track project milestones and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop forecasts for spend, savings, and supplier performance improvements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier relationships.
Strong financial acumen with experience analyzing spend, building cost models, and forecasting savings.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Proven ability to deliver measurable business results and achieve organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications

Utility industry procurement or supply chain experience.
Experience working within a Shared Services organization.
Experience managing large enterprise supplier agreements.
Knowledge of category management methodologies and strategic sourcing best practices.

Ideal Candidate Background
Candidates with backgrounds such as:

Category Manager
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Procurement Manager
Commodity Manager
Supply Chain Category Manager
Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Supplier Relationship Manager
Sourcing Manager

Ideal candidates will have experience negotiating enterprise contracts, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, developing category strategies, managing supplier performance, conducting spend analysis, building cost models, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders in large corporate environments. Work Arrangement

Hybrid schedule requiring onsite work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Candidate Profile
The successful candidate is a strategic thinker with strong business acumen who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They possess excellent analytical and negotiation skills, can build strong relationships across multiple business functions, and have a proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead sourcing initiatives, and deliver measurable cost savings while strengthening supplier partnerships.
You will receive the following benefits:

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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