Procurement Specialist Expeditor

Quest Global; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Procurement Specialist Expeditor in Charlotte, NC, to manage purchasing schedules for titanium blades. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, at least three years of procurement experience, and advanced skills in data analysis and SAP.

Benefits include health, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. A hybrid working model allows for 50% travel to various locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in procurement or equivalent.
• Track record in purchasing and material planning.
• Advanced knowledge of power generation products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project management to ensure effective procurement.
• Monitor procurement lists and compliance with quality.
• Lead technical clarifications with engineering and suppliers.

Skills

Collaboration with project management

Procurement and compliance

Analytical skills (Excel)

Technical knowledge of power generation products

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts

CPM or CPIM certification

Tools

SAP (Buy module)

Job description

Quest Global delivers world‑class end‑to‑end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, to solve problems better, faster. This multi‑dimensional approach enables us to tackle the most critical and large‑scale challenges across aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi‑tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Role Summary

As a Procurement Specialist Expeditor, you will focus on the tactical execution of schedules related to purchased material at multiple suppliers as Steam Turbine Titanium Blades advance through each stage of the manufacturing process. You will collaborate closely with internal customers and partners to ensure timeliness and transparency, solving short‑term and daily issues to create value for the factories and customers. The role requires expertise in expediting and supply‑chain performance management.

What You Will Do

• Strong collaboration with global and local project management and the operational material requirements planning team to achieve maximum effectiveness in planning, alignment and execution.
• Continuously monitor own procurement list, following up on execution activities such as order confirmation, progress, and compliance with quality requirements.
• Support and ensure compliance with transportation and customs requirements in close collaboration with the Logistics team.
• Responsible for project results (budget versus actuals) of assigned commodities.
• Lead technical clarifications with Engineering, suppliers and supplier quality engineers of assigned commodities.
• Continuously improve procurement‑related processes and their execution, and improve own supplier base performance.
• Key Performance Indicators: project‑related savings, on‑time delivery, claim success, process quality.
• Provide weekly interval schedule progress reports.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor of Science or Arts; preferred CPM or CPIM or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of applicable direct purchasing / material requirement planning or comparable relevant experience, with a proven track record of the responsibilities and knowledge described above.
• Advanced knowledge of power generation products / supply market is preferred.
• Advanced technical knowledge (ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications).
• Solid SAP system knowledge as a user of the "Buy" module.
• Advanced analytical skills to handle, transform, understand and use large data volumes (preferably Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; collaboration and influencing techniques; result‑orientation and strategic‑innovative thinking.
• Strong intercultural sensitivity and outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience facilitating or participating in continuous process improvement projects.
• Strong team player with a can‑do attitude and problem‑resolution focus.

Pay Range

$35 to $40 per hour.

Work Requirements

• Hybrid role located in Charlotte, NC or remote with 50% travel to Austria, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, and Winston Salem.
• Must be able to commute to and from the location with personal transportation arrangements to meet required working hours.
• Will work in a shop floor environment that may include extensive walking and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel Requirements

50% travel to Austria, Connecticut, California, Pennsylvania, and Winston Salem.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan