Procurement Consultant-3

Key Responsibilities

• Digitizing Statement of Work (SOW) agreements into Vendor Management Systems (VMS).
• Supporting supplier onboarding strategies and handling escalations as needed.
• Facilitating and overseeing the entire SOW engagement lifecycle within VMS, including: Creating new requestsProcessing change ordersMonitoring paymentsOnboarding and offboarding suppliers and workers
• Translating service requirements into digital Statements of Work within client VMS platforms.
• Sourcing new suppliers to support program needs.
• Consulting with managers and client stakeholders to recommend the appropriate paths for talent engagement, including guiding them to the proper buying channels and ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
• Building and managing relationships between suppliers, client managers, procurement, and other stakeholders.
• Acting as a collaborative team member to maintain a high standard of service for customers, suppliers, and program stakeholders.
• Facilitate requirements gathering during client discovery sessions.
• Administer the end-to-end lifecycle management of Statements of Work.
• Train operations teams on product standards, enhancements, and process improvements.
• Oversee supplier onboarding strategies and manage escalations when necessary.
• Support supplier performance management and scorecard initiatives.
• Source and onboard new suppliers as needed.
• Deliver enhanced analytics, reporting, and program metrics.
• Act as a collaborative team member to ensure high-quality service delivery for clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Produce standard and ad hoc reports from Vendor Management System platforms.

Internal Consultation

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma required; BA/BS or equivalent experience in Procurement, Technical, or related Business fields preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Procurement or Operations, specifically in processing Statements of Work.
• Prior experience with VMS tools, such as SAP Fieldglass.
• Skilled at building professional relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple assignments with attention to detail.
• Adaptable to changing environments and requirements.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong time management skills.
• Proficient with PC and internet tools, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications.
• Location & Travel
• This position is virtual but may require periodic travel to client and Kelly locations based on business needs.
• The annual base pay for this position is listed below. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.
• $61,575.00 - $82,100.00
• Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being. Explore our range of benefits at: Kelly Services | People Regular Staff
• Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

Location & Travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma required; BA/BS or equivalent experience in Procurement, Technical, or related Business fields preferred.