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GKN Automotive; North Carolina; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A global automotive leader is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Procurement Specialist in North Carolina. The successful candidate will manage procurement goals, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with operational requirements. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in procurement and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Strong skills in negotiation, supplier management, and compliance.
• Experience in costing, budgeting, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Achieve procurement goals while following established systems and protocols.
• Identify contract requirements and prepare specifications for contracts.
• Support vendor negotiations and manage buying for assigned products.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Decision-making abilities

Job description

At GKN Automotive, we are the global leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified driveline systems. With a presence across the world, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate cutting‑edge technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. Our mission is to shape the future of mobility through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Achieve procurement goals while following established systems and protocols.
• Identify contract requirements and prepare specifications for new and existing contracts.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Support vendor negotiations and manage buying for assigned products/services.
• Collect and analyze data to produce accurate reports for decision‑making.
• Prepare documents and summaries for procurement and sourcing activities.
• Evaluate costs, identify variances, and recommend profitability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Support stakeholder engagement by arranging meetings, actions, and events.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management.
• Strong skills in negotiation, supplier management, and compliance.
• Analytical mindset with experience in costing, budgeting, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance when needed.
• Commercial mindset and effective decision‑making abilities.

Why you’ll love working here

• Be part of a market‑leading company in automotive technology.
• Opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across operations, quality, and manufacturing.
• Gain exposure to innovative driveline technologies shaping the future of mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A collaborative culture that values ingenuity, accountability, and professional growth.

Location: Burlington, NC

Salary: $15.00 – $15.00 per hour

Employment type: Full‑time | Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Job function: Purchasing | Industries: Manufacturing