FULLY REMOTE Contract Job Opportunity.

Pay: $45 - $55 Hourly

Duration: 6 Months. Opportunity for extension dependent on budget & performance.

Please do not apply to this role if you require sponsor or C2C (Corp to Corp) Employment. We cannot support these services at this time.

Job Description

Summary

Operations Procurement team within the Core Datacenter Supply Chain ensures data center availability by delivering critical equipment maintenance, services and lifecycle management for operational data centers. The Procurement Specialist will help achieve these goals by managing critical processes including supplier onboarding, change orders and rate card maintenance.

Typical task breakdown and rhythm – This role consists of 10% meetings, 50% sourcing support (assisting with RFPs & everything before & after that) and 30% document management.

MUST Have Skills

Procurement (Sourcing) - 7+ Years of Experience required.Attention to Detail - 7+ Years of Experience required. Documentation of Processes - 7+ Years of Experience required. Prior experience with RFx Events is strongly desired for this role.

Job Responsibilities

*Tactical support of RFx events*

Ariba tool setup and managementSupplier technical supportDocument managementRFx event monitoring, ensuring timelines and deliverables are supportedScheduling and day to day communications with both internal and supplier partnersInitial pricing and financial analyses and consolidation for Category Manager reviewProject reporting and data entry, as requiredContract administration including drafting, routing and storage processDocument management supportConsolidation, reporting and project management of tactical procurement effortsManaging Supplier onboarding efforts, as required

Skills

Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skillsStrong analytical and decision-making skillsUnderstanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain managementExperience in procurement or purchasing

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field7+ years experience in RFx and sourcing events

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 22, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.