Strategic Commodity & Procurement Lead

US Tech Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Procurement/Supply Chain Leader to oversee Commodity Circle activities, manage strategic sourcing, and align ecosystem strategies with business objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive savings, maintain supplier base, and manage frame contracts; travel 10-15% domestically and internationally. BA/BS required; 6-12 years in procurement; SAP & MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years experience in supply chain/procurement in machinery industry.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Maintain competitive supply base in alignment with Ecosystem strategy and Commodity Circle
• Execute periodic strategic procurement activities - negotiations planning, commodity strategy updates, awarding strategy and sourcing board approvals, quarterly review meetings, etc.
• Prepare, negotiate, award and make available frame contracts & price lists for strategic suppliers in accordance with business and market requirements (in alignment with GCM)
• Manage the relationship with assigned strategic suppliers (in alignment with GCM)
• Generate, document and implement savings measures, monitor and report relevant KPI
• Drive early procurement / supplier involvement and cost out activities via respective Commodity Circles
• Identify procurement risks and opportunities and implement respective measures
• Feedback supplier market information and knowledge to stakeholders through network
• Drive supply/supplier management processes (e.g., qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification)

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Productivity Management System

MS Office

Job description

US Tech Solutions in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Procurement/Supply Chain Leader to oversee Commodity Circle activities, manage strategic sourcing, and align ecosystem strategies with business objectives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive savings, maintain supplier base, and manage frame contracts; travel 10-15% domestically and internationally. BA/BS required; 6-12 years in procurement; SAP & MS Office proficiency.