Procurement Specialist

Conflux Systems; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Conflux Systems in Charlotte, NC is seeking a seasoned Commodity Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead the Commodity Circle, define the ecosystem strategy, and manage key supplier relationships. The role requires strategic thinking, deep supply chain knowledge, and the ability to drive cost savings across the organization.

Extensive experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and risk management is essential. The position supports hybrid work with minimal in-office days.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, sourcing, engineering or similar function in machinery industries.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commodity Circle in respective area of responsibility with cross-functional support.
• Define the Ecosystem strategy and align with business and GCMs.
• Manage commodities and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage frame contracts & price lists.
• Drive supplier relations and risk management across the circle.
• Travel 10–15% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication & interpersonal

MS Office proficiency

Supply chain risk management

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Productivity Management System

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC/ Hybrid Working Min. 3 days a week in office

Pay rate: $48/hr.W2

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description

Leadership

• Lead the Commodity Circle in respective area of responsibility with support of cross-functional team members

Commodity Management

• Manage the commodities for respective area of responsibility
• Define the Ecosystem strategy in the respective area of responsibility with cross functional counterparts and support from GCMs and in alignment with business
• Ensure transparency on cost structures and spend in area of responsibility via Commodity Circles
• Create and implement business specific initiatives and measures based on respective commodity strategy in alignment with Ecosystem strategy and business objectives
• Increase Managed Spend in the area of responsibility by safeguarding awarding following the defined commodity strategy
• Maintain competitive supply base in alignment with Ecosystem strategy and Commodity Circle
• Execute periodic strategic procurement activities – negotiations planning, commodity strategy updates, awarding strategy and sourcing board approvals, quarterly review meetings, etc.
• Prepare, negotiate, award and make available frame contracts & price lists for strategic suppliers in accordance with business and market requirements (in alignment with GCM)
• Manage the relationship with assigned strategic suppliers (in alignment with GCM)
• Generate, document and implement savings measures, monitor and report relevant KPI
• Drive early procurement / supplier involvement and cost out activities via respective Commodity Circles
• Identify procurement risks and opportunities and implement respective measures
• Feedback supplier market information and knowledge to stakeholders through network

(Requirements)

• BA/BS- in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• A minimum of 6-12 years of collective experience working in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, Engineering or similar function in machinery industries.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills:
• Experience utilizing financial and data-driven techniques to make decisions.
• Strong Communication & interpersonal skills:
• Understand main mechanical manufacturing processes and be able to communicate basic mechanical topics with supplier and internal cross functions.
• Know-how of procurement related processes, systems and tools:
• Familiar with SAP and Productivity Management System.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Mature understanding of multiple aspects of supply chain value stream.
• Supply Chain Risk evaluation & management.

Commodity & product knowledge:

• Individual must be able to quickly develop comprehensive understanding of each commodity, and subsequentially complex sourcing strategies.
• Commercial knowledge, contract law, and T&C.
• Experience managing Long Term Contracts and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Negotiations and supplier relations management experience
• Good problem solving, results oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed global organization
• Must be able to travel 10-15% both domestically and internationally.
• Must be willing to learn and drive a change in a global environment, along with ability to influence through effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to working within a team environment; a consensus builder
• Strong organizational and time management skills