Senior Procurement Strategist — Machinery & Commodities

Ampcus, Inc; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist 4 in Charlotte, NC. This hybrid role focuses on leading commodity management, developing ecosystem strategies, and driving cost savings across strategic suppliers in a global, matrixed environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to define procurement strategies, manage spend, and ensure supplier performance while navigating complex terms and conditions. Travel of 10-15% may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 6-12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, or a similar function within machinery industries.
• Experience utilizing financial and data-driven techniques to support decision-making.
• Understanding of major mechanical manufacturing processes and the ability to communicate basic mechanical topics with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of procurement-related processes, systems, and tools.
• Familiarity with SAP and Productivity Management System.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with supplier financial risk evaluation and management.
• Experience with supply chain risk evaluation and management.
• Ability to develop comprehensive knowledge of commodities and complex sourcing strategies.
• Commercial knowledge, contract law, and terms and conditions.
• Experience managing Long Term Contracts and negotiating complex terms and conditions.
• Experience in negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Strong problem-solving and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in a matrixed global organization.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commodity Circle in the respective area of responsibility with support from cross-functional team members.
• Manage commodities for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Define the Ecosystem strategy with cross-functional counterparts, supported by GCMs, aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure transparency on cost structures and spend through Commodity Circles.
• Create and implement business-specific initiatives based on commodity and ecosystem strategies.
• Increase Managed Spend by safeguarding awardings per defined strategies.
• Maintain a competitive supply base aligned with ecosystem and commodity circles.
• Execute strategic procurement activities including negotiation planning and quarterly reviews.
• Prepare, negotiate, award, and manage frame contracts and price lists for strategic suppliers.
• Manage relationships with assigned strategic suppliers in alignment with GCM.
• Generate and monitor savings measures and KPIs.
• Drive supplier involvement and cost-out initiatives through Commodity Circles.
• Identify procurement risks and opportunities and implement measures.
• Provide supplier market information to stakeholders.
• Drive supply and supplier management processes including qualification and evaluation.
• Communicate effectively within a global matrixed organization.
• Support change initiatives and foster collaboration and consensus.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Global exposure

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

SAP

Productivity Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist 4 in Charlotte, NC. This hybrid role focuses on leading commodity management, developing ecosystem strategies, and driving cost savings across strategic suppliers in a global, matrixed environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams to define procurement strategies, manage spend, and ensure supplier performance while navigating complex terms and conditions. Travel of 10-15% may be required.