[Hiring] Senior Procurement Consultant @Kelly Education

Role Description

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

Key Responsibilities

• External Consultation
  • Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) 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 (SOW) programs.
  • Develop and deliver 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 (VMS).
  • Lead client change management initiatives and provide training and education to stakeholders.
  • Support client stakeholders in operationalizing new processes, including SOW lifecycle administration and sourcing/bidding events.
  • Consult with client stakeholders regarding business needs, procurement strategies, and supply chain initiatives.
  • Integrate learnings and best practices into standard operating procedures to support continuous improvement.
  • Drive technology improvements through automation, emerging procurement technologies, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Internal Consultation
  • Coach and develop KellyOCG team members on services procurement processes and best practices.
  • Facilitate requirements gathering during client discovery sessions.
  • Lead implementation deliverables during program expansions and new solution deployments.
  • Complete implementation activities including program setup, work instructions, and change management initiatives.
  • Support program adoption and stakeholder engagement efforts.
  • Maintain awareness of applicable employment and procurement regulations within 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 when necessary.
  • Support supplier performance management and scorecard initiatives.
  • Establish cost management programs and monitor performance against objectives.
  • Source and onboard new suppliers as needed.
  • Deliver enhanced analytics, reporting, program metrics, and category recommendations to clients.
  • Analyze program trends and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Act as a collaborative team member to ensure high-quality service delivery for clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  • Conduct program audits and integrate findings into continuous improvement efforts.
  • Produce standard and ad hoc reports from Vendor Management System platforms.
• SME Support for Product Growth
  • Support regional business development efforts, including sales presentations, discovery sessions, RFP responses, VMS demonstrations, and solution design activities.
  • Engage executive client sponsors and key stakeholders to provide strategic consultation and recommendations.
  • Lead consulting deliverables, including labor and spend categorization, product best practices, and SOW validation assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Procurement, Business, Technical, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Services Procurement, Program Operations, or Statement of Work management.
• Strongly preferred experience supporting external client service outsourcing, consulting, MSP, or workforce solutions environments.
• Experience with Vendor Management Systems such as SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, or procurement solutions such as SAP Ariba.
• Experience supporting indirect services categories including consulting, IT services, engineering services, or other professional services.
• Proven 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 environment.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and building new processes.
• Flexibility and adaptability within 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 required.
• Additional language fluency may be preferred based on business needs.

Location & Travel

This position is virtual and may require periodic travel to client locations and KellyOCG offices based on business requirements.

Compensation

The annual base pay for this position is listed below. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

• $73,875.00 - $98,500.00

Company Description

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.