Senior Procurement Specialist

Akkodis

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 125,000 - 164,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability benefits

401K plan

EAP program

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Sr Procurement Specialist for a 6+ month contract in Charlotte, NC, offering a hybrid work schedule. The role involves developing commodity strategies, managing supplier agreements, and driving cost improvements. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management.

Qualifications

3+ years of strategic sourcing experience.
Proven expertise in category management and contract negotiation.
Experience in multinational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement global commodity strategies.
Negotiate and manage strategic supplier agreements.
Drive supplier consolidation and maximize value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Cost modeling

RFX processes

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Masters degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

E-sourcing platforms

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Akkodis

Akkodis is seeking a Sr Procurement Specialist for a 6+ months Contract position with a client located in Charlotte, NC (Hybrid Work Schedule 3 days onsite/2 days remote)

Pay Range: $60-79/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Description : Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global commodity strategies for Facilities and Repair & Maintenance categories, considering cost, quality, service, market trends, and risk.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Buying Operations Team and SBG stakeholders to align and execute category strategies.

• Drive supplier consolidation by reducing non-strategic vendors and engaging earlier in the solution lifecycle to maximize value.

• Deliver on annual operating plans, achieving year-over-year improvements in cost, working capital, quality, and supply continuity.

• Negotiate and manage strategic supplier agreements that align with global strategies and deliver measurable business benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience, including at least 4 years in indirect procurement within a multinational environment.

• Proven expertise in category management, cost modeling, RFX processes, reverse auctions, and contract negotiation.

• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• Strong contract negotiation skills and comfortability discussing/negotiating commercial legal terms.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration.

• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CIPS).

• Experience working in matrixed, global environments.

• Familiarity with SAP, e-sourcing platforms, and procurement tools.

• Strong business and financial acumen.

If you are interested in this Sr Procurement Specialist job in Charlotte, NC please contact Ishwar Gupta at (610) 230 7687 or Ishwar.Gupta@akkodisgroup.com. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records by federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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