Procurement Data & Supplier Management Lead

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte, via the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Procurement Department, seeks a Supplier Management Lead to govern supplier onboarding, master data, ERP integrity, and compliance. The role partners with Finance, Accounts Payable, System Administration, and external suppliers to ensure accurate, complete information for efficient procurement and payment operations.

The successful candidate will lead continuous improvement, data governance, and reporting, while supporting

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business administration or related field.
• 3-5 years of procurement, supplier management, or ERP-related experience.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional lead for CATS supplier management.
• Oversee supplier onboarding, master data, and record management.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, data standards, and internal controls.
• Lead procurement reporting, dashboards, and analytics.
• Support supplier diversity and small business program reporting.

Education

Associate degree in business administration or related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

The City of Charlotte, via the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Procurement Department, seeks a Supplier Management Lead to govern supplier onboarding, master data, ERP integrity, and compliance. The role partners with Finance, Accounts Payable, System Administration, and external suppliers to ensure accurate, complete information for efficient procurement and payment operations.

The successful candidate will lead continuous improvement, data governance, and reporting, while supporting