Sr Procurement Consultant

Kelly Education•United States-Virginia-Remote, VA

18d•$73,875 - $98,500•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Services Procurement Consultant supports clients by providing procurement expertise, Statement of Work (SOW) program management, implementation support, and operational consulting across KellyOCG Services Procurement programs. The role focuses on program service delivery and operational excellence, serving as a subject matter expert who partners with client stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams to optimize procurement operations, improve service delivery, and support strategic initiatives. This is a virtual position that may require periodic travel to client and KellyOCG locations. Work hours may require flexibility to accommodate global time zones.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Procurement, Business, Technical, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
At least 8 years of experience in Procurement, Services Procurement, Program Operations, or Statement of Work management.
Experience with Vendor Management Systems such as SAP Fieldglass or Beeline, or procurement solutions such as SAP Ariba.
Experience supporting indirect services categories, including consulting, IT services, engineering services, or other professional services.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and listening skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to lead initiatives while contributing effectively within a team.
Comfort operating in ambiguous environments and building new processes.
Flexibility and adaptability in evolving business environments.
Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and other web-based technologies.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting external client service outsourcing, consulting, MSP, or workforce solutions environments is strongly preferred.
Additional language fluency may be preferred based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert and point of contact for clients and operations leadership teams.
Formulate strategies and best practices for managed service provider (MSP) and self-managed Statement of Work programs.
Develop standard documentation, including process flows and work instructions tailored to client requirements.
Translate service requirements into digital Statements of Work within client Vendor Management Systems.
Lead client change management initiatives and provide stakeholder training and education.
Support client stakeholders in operationalizing processes, including SOW lifecycle administration and sourcing and bidding events.
Consult with client stakeholders on business needs, procurement strategies, and supply chain initiatives.
Integrate learnings and best practices into standard operating procedures and continuous improvement efforts.
Drive technology improvements through automation, emerging procurement technologies, and AI-enabled solutions.
Coach and develop KellyOCG team members on services procurement processes and best practices.
Facilitate requirements gathering during client discovery sessions.
Lead implementation deliverables for program expansions and new solution deployments, including program setup, work instructions, and change management.
Support program adoption and stakeholder engagement.
Maintain awareness of applicable employment and procurement regulations in supported regions.
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 as needed.
Support supplier performance management and scorecard initiatives.
Establish cost management programs and monitor performance against objectives.
Source and onboard new suppliers as needed.
Deliver analytics, reporting, program metrics, and category recommendations to clients.
Analyze program trends and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality service delivery for clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Conduct program audits and incorporate findings into continuous improvement efforts.
Produce standard and ad hoc reports from Vendor Management System platforms.
Support regional business development through sales presentations, discovery sessions, RFP responses, VMS demonstrations, and solution design.
Engage executive client sponsors and key stakeholders with strategic consultation and recommendations.
Lead consulting deliverables, including labor and spend categorization, product best practices, and SOW validation assessments.