Procurement Specialist 5

Our client, Data Center construction EPC is seeking a Procurement Specialist 5 to join their team. As a Procurement Specialist 5, you will be part of the Finance, Accounting and Procurement department supporting sourcing and procurement for project needs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, strong analytical and decision-making skills, and a solid understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Procurement Specialist 
Location: La Porte, Indiana (Onsite)
18 Months on W2
Pay Range: $37 - $50/hour + Benefits & PTO

What's the Job?

• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and define and implement category strategy, plans, and processes for sourcing goods and services.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes, and best practices, translating business drivers into actionable sourcing decisions.
• Lead key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment to budgeting with appropriate risk management.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers while identifying and qualifying potential new partners.
• Monitor compliance with the sourcing process and provide procurement guidance across each stage, including building sourcing pipelines and category/sub-category strategy.

What's Needed?

• 10+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing, including purchase order management and RFQ/RFP execution.
• Experience with cost analysis and data-driven decision-making to support sourcing strategy and project outcomes.
• Working knowledge of supply chain management and procurement/sourcing techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, etc.) and data analysis tools such as Power BI.
• Bluebeam required to be available on the laptop for the role.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to support an AI Data Center EPC environment with meaningful growth potential in future FTE positions at the end of contingent staffing contracts.
• Work onsite representing supply chain and contributing directly to project meetings and change management activities.
• Chance to strengthen long-term supplier relationships and shape sourcing pipelines for long-lead project needs.
• Clear performance expectations focused on meeting agreed deadlines, quality of work, initiative, and eagerness to learn.
• Structured weekly schedule with 40 hours per week and no overtime.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.