Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components)

Infosoft, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosoft, Inc. is seeking a Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components) in Charlotte, NC for a 12-month assignment in the Power/Energy division. Hybrid work: 3 days onsite & 2 days remote.

The role focuses on supplier strategy, cost optimization, and supplier performance. You will collaborate with engineering and global procurement stakeholders to drive sourcing decisions and manage strategic supplier relationships in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6–12 years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience developing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Hands-on negotiations and complex contract terms.
• Understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and cross-functional communication.
• Experience with cost analysis, spend analysis, and supplier risk management.
• Familiarity with SAP and productivity management tools.
• Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Analyze supplier markets, spending, and cost structures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate suppliers.
• Lead negotiations on pricing and commercial terms.
• Prepare and maintain framework agreements and supplier lists.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and track performance.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, evaluation, and development.
• Identify supplier risks and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Lead commodity review meetings and sourcing approvals.
• Track procurement KPIs and report savings to stakeholders.
• Support early supplier involvement in product activities.
• Apply cost and financial analysis to procurement opportunities.
• Communicate mechanical manufacturing requirements with suppliers and engineering.
• Support continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Purchasing

Supply chain

Supplier relationships

Cost analysis

Negotiations

SAP

Excel

Education

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

Tools

Productivity Management System

Job description

Job Title: Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components)

Pay Rate: $45 to $49.26/Hr

Duration: 12 months

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite & 2 days remote)

Shift: 8 AM- 4 PM

This position is for the Power/Energy division.

Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components) to support strategic sourcing and commodity management within a Power/Energy business. This position will focus on supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and maintaining a competitive supply base for a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, business, and global procurement stakeholders to support sourcing decisions and supplier performance. Candidates with a strong mechanical manufacturing background and experience managing complex supplier relationships are encouraged to apply.

• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities in alignment with business and supply chain objectives.
• Analyze supplier markets, spending patterns, and cost structures to identify opportunities for improved procurement performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate suppliers and support sourcing decisions.
• Lead negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and supplier conditions.
• Prepare and maintain framework agreements and supplier price lists.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and support ongoing supplier performance improvement.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, selection, evaluation, classification, and development activities.
• Identify supplier financial risks and supply chain vulnerabilities and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Lead or participate in commodity review meetings and sourcing approval processes.
• Track procurement KPIs, document savings initiatives, and report results to stakeholders.
• Support early supplier involvement in product and project activities to improve cost and manufacturability.
• Apply cost and financial analysis techniques when evaluating procurement opportunities.
• Communicate mechanical manufacturing requirements with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and supplier management activities.
• Collaborate with global teams in a matrixed organization to align procurement priorities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 6–12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, purchasing, supply chain, or engineering within manufacturing or machinery industries. Relevant experience should demonstrate appropriate depth in sourcing and supplier management.
• Experience developing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Hands‑on experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and complex commercial terms.
• Understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and the ability to communicate technical mechanical topics with suppliers and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with cost analysis, spend analysis, savings initiatives, and supplier or supply chain risk management.
• Familiarity with SAP and Productivity Management System.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrixed environment and influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% domestically and internationally.
• Preferred: Power generation industry experience and data analytics/data science capabilities.