Hybrid Procurement Specialist: Strategic Sourcing

ManpowerGroup; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Long-term contract opportunity

Professional growth

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Charlotte, NC. This hybrid role (minimum 3 days onsite) focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commodity strategies to align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6–12 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or sourcing within machinery or manufacturing environments. Proficiency with SAP and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 6–12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, Engineering, or related functions within machinery or manufacturing industries.
• Experience with commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, long-term contracts, and contract management.
• Proficiency with SAP, procurement systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead Commodity Circle activities and manage assigned commodities while developing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Execute strategic procurement activities including supplier negotiations, contract awards, sourcing strategies, quarterly reviews, and supplier relationship management.
• Drive cost savings initiatives, monitor procurement KPIs, and improve supplier performance through continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and mitigate procurement, supplier, financial, and supply chain risks while maintaining a competitive supply base.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support supplier qualification, development, selection, evaluation, and strategic procurement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Charlotte, NC. This hybrid role (minimum 3 days onsite) focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commodity strategies to align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6–12 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, or sourcing within machinery or manufacturing environments. Proficiency with SAP and MS Office is required.