Procurement Specialist

Manpower Group (USA); Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is a global energy technology and industrial leader seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their Supply Chain & Procurement organization in Charlotte, NC. Hybrid work arrangement requires a minimum of 3 days onsite weekly.

The role emphasizes commodity management, strategic sourcing, supplier management and cross-functional collaboration across teams. You will drive cost savings, lead supplier negotiations, and manage KPI-driven improvements with an emphasis on risk management and

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.
• 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.

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

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

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