Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist at Motion Recruitment Procurement Specialist at Motion Recruitment in Wheatfield, Indiana Posted in about 23 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Our client, a leader in gas & electrical utilities , is hiring a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Wheatfield, IN ! •This is a 9-month W2 contract with benefits•As the Procurement Specialist , you will lead sourcing initiatives and support procurement operations for the Generation business unit at the Schahfer Generation Station , ensuring timely, cost-effective acquisition of parts, materials, and services while driving supplier performance and savings goals.

Responsibilities:

Lead procurement and sourcing projects to support plant operations , ensuring on-time and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services Independently manage the full RFP lifecycle , including requirements development, supplier communication, bid evaluation, negotiation analysis, and award recommendations Facilitate supplier evaluation and selection processes , recommending solutions based on total value and total cost of ownership Partner with internal business units to plan, negotiate, and execute purchase orders and supplier agreements Resolve invoice discrepancies and support day-to-day procurement operations

Desired Skills:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience 2+ years of procurement or sourcing experience Experience managing RFPs independently Strong negotiation and analytical decision-making skills Knowledge of sourcing methodologies and total cost of ownership principles Experience with ERP or procurement systems ( PeopleSoft , Ariba , or similar) Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Project management experience preferred Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. 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 Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.