Procurement Specialist

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

Our client, a global energy technology and industrial manufacturing leader, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team. As a Procurement Specialist , you will be part of the Supply Chain & Procurement organization supporting Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, and Cross-Functional Business Teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title

Procurement Specialist

Location:

Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days Per Week Onsite)

Pay Range:

$40-46 /hr

What’s the Job?

• 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.

What’s Needed?

• 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.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, risk management, and problem-solving skills in a global matrixed environment.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to work for a global leader in energy technology and power generation solutions.
• Exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier management, and global procurement operations.
• Hybrid work environment with collaboration across international teams.

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• Competitive compensation and long-term contract opportunity.
• Professional growth within an innovative and technology-driven organization.