Senior Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Lead

Advanced Personnel Resources, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking an experienced Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Development Consultant for a confidential client in Greensboro, NC. This onsite, long-term contract opportunity targets senior procurement professionals with deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration.

The selected candidate will drive purchasing initiatives, evaluate supplier capabilities, support sourcing strategies, and identify ways to improve efficiency,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier development, or a closely related field.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and strategic purchasing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of sourcing processes, RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical, operational, and business teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects and competing priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Experience within manufacturing, automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial environments preferred.
• Knowledge of remanufacturing, aftermarket operations, circular economy initiatives, or sustainability strategies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and purchasing initiatives to support business and operational objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop supplier relationships to improve quality, cost, and performance.
• Manage supplier investigations, RFQs, sourcing evaluations, and supplier recommendations.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations teams to support procurement initiatives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and support strategic purchasing decisions.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, market conditions, and potential sourcing opportunities.
• Support process improvements, purchasing governance, and performance reporting.
• Identify innovative supplier solutions and opportunities related to product lifecycle management, remanufacturing, and sustainability.
• Manage multiple purchasing projects while maintaining deadlines and business priorities.
• Communicate recommendations, project updates, and sourcing strategies to key stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

RFQ management

Supplier evaluation

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking an experienced Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Development Consultant for a confidential client in Greensboro, NC. This onsite, long-term contract opportunity targets senior procurement professionals with deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration.

The selected candidate will drive purchasing initiatives, evaluate supplier capabilities, support sourcing strategies, and identify ways to improve efficiency,