Senior Procurement Specialist

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 106,075 - 108,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a 7+ month contract. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing contract negotiations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of IT procurement experience. This position offers competitive pay of $77-$79/hour along with employee benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in contract management, strategic sourcing, or IT procurement.
• Proven success in negotiating contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Experience managing IT commodities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies.
• Oversee supplier selection and performance management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Cost optimization

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, IT, or Business

Master's degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration

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

Tools

SAP

e-sourcing platforms

Job description

Overview

Immediate need for a talented Senior Procurement Specialist. This is a 07+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Charlotte, NC (Onsite). Job ID: 25-81238.

Pay Range: $77 - $79/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement global procurement strategies for IT Software and Telecom in alignment with the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Category Plan.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings, improve quality, and reduce working Client.
• Oversee supplier selection, RFI/RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and maintain a robust supplier scorecard process.
• Foster strong relationships with key supplier leadership.
• Contracting & Procurement Operations: Manage end-to-end procurement processes from intake to purchase order issuance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Cost Optimization & Value Creation: Identify and implement savings opportunities through supplier programs, enterprise discounts, and consumption reduction.
• Improve working Client through payment term negotiations, lead time reductions, and inventory optimization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with IT Service Owners to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing strategies.
• Support tactical procurement escalations and reporting as needed.
• Conduct spend analysis, benchmarking, and market trend assessments.
• Contribute to the development and execution of annual and long-term strategic plans.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

• Key Skills; Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Information Technology, or Business.
• 3+ years of experience in contract management, strategic sourcing, or IT procurement.
• Proven success in negotiating contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Experience managing IT commodities such as enterprise software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft). - M&A Experience a Plus
• Proficiency in RFP/RFQ/RFI processes.
• Master’s 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.

Our client is a leading Automation Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing