Strategic Procurement Lead: Mechanical Components (Hybrid)

Infosoft, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Infosoft, Inc. is seeking a Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components) in Charlotte, NC for a 12-month assignment in the Power/Energy division. Hybrid work: 3 days onsite & 2 days remote.

The role focuses on supplier strategy, cost optimization, and supplier performance. You will collaborate with engineering and global procurement stakeholders to drive sourcing decisions and manage strategic supplier relationships in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 6–12 years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience developing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Hands-on negotiations and complex contract terms.
• Understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and cross-functional communication.
• Experience with cost analysis, spend analysis, and supplier risk management.
• Familiarity with SAP and productivity management tools.
• Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Analyze supplier markets, spending, and cost structures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate suppliers.
• Lead negotiations on pricing and commercial terms.
• Prepare and maintain framework agreements and supplier lists.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and track performance.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, evaluation, and development.
• Identify supplier risks and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Lead commodity review meetings and sourcing approvals.
• Track procurement KPIs and report savings to stakeholders.
• Support early supplier involvement in product activities.
• Apply cost and financial analysis to procurement opportunities.
• Communicate mechanical manufacturing requirements with suppliers and engineering.
• Support continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Purchasing

Supply chain

Supplier relationships

Cost analysis

Negotiations

SAP

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain

Tools

Productivity Management System

Job description

Infosoft, Inc. is seeking a Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components) in Charlotte, NC for a 12-month assignment in the Power/Energy division. Hybrid work: 3 days onsite & 2 days remote.

The role focuses on supplier strategy, cost optimization, and supplier performance. You will collaborate with engineering and global procurement stakeholders to drive sourcing decisions and manage strategic supplier relationships in a manufacturing environment.