Strategic Procurement Specialist

Jobot; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast growing company

Top benefits

Great culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for third-party products, components, and services. You will lead supplier consolidation, standardisation and logistics network development to support regional deployment and business growth.

Collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering and Finance, you will drive supplier partnerships, cost reduction, and supply chain resilience while steering trade and logistics governance

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Strategic Procurement, Category Management, or Global Sourcing.
• Experience managing diverse global supplier portfolios.
• Experience leading procurement and logistics transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for third-party products, components and services.
• Lead supplier consolidation, standardisation and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Design and optimise logistics networks and distribution channels for regional deployment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Engineering and Finance to align sourcing with business goals.
• Establish global agreements, supplier performance metrics and risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Global sourcing

Job description

Strategic Procurement Specialist

Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a global leader in advanced wireless coverage and capacity delivery systems.

Why join us

• Fast growing company
• Top benefits
• Great culture

Job Details

Role Summary: The Strategic Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for all third-party products, mechanical components, logistics, consumables, indirect operational and 'Other' categories across the business. The role will lead the transformation of the company's global procurement and distribution model for all spend categories other than PCBAs, electronic components, contract manufacturing, and complete box-build solutions, establishing strategic supplier partnerships, optimising logistics networks, and implementing scalable fulfilment solutions that support regional deployment and business growth. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and Finance, the position will drive supplier consolidation, standardisation, distribution channel optimisation, and logistics network development to improve service levels, reduce total cost, and enhance supply chain resilience. The role will also provide leadership in global trade, import/export considerations, transportation strategy, and third-party logistics management, supporting the organisation's transition to an integrated global supply network.

Global Category Strategy

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for:
• Third-party OEM manufactured products, equipment and systems
• Mechanical components, fasteners and fixing systems
• Cables, fittings and connectivity products
• Packaging and consumables
• MRO and indirect operational purchasing categories
• Low-value, high-volume C-items
• 'Other' spend categories
• Establish category roadmaps aligned with business growth and operational objectives.
• Consolidate spend and leverage global purchasing power across all business locations.
• Reduce supplier complexity through rationalisation and standardisation initiatives.
• Develop preferred supplier strategies for key categories.
• Create global agreements and pricing frameworks that can be leveraged across regions.

Third-Party Product & Supplier Strategy

• Develop strategic relationships with global suppliers of externally designed products incorporated into PBE Axell projects & solutions.
• Evaluate market opportunities and supplier capabilities.
• Lead / Support supplier selection, qualification and onboarding activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply continuity, quality, service performance and commercial terms.
• Ensure suppliers can support long-term business growth and regional deployment requirements.
• Partner with Sales and Product Management to align sourcing strategy with market requirements.

Logistics Network Development

• Develop and implement the company's future-state global logistics strategy.
• Support the transition of the distribution model to a scalable global fulfilment network.
• Assess regional distribution requirements across North America, Europe, Africa, APAC and other operating regions.
• Identify opportunities to improve lead times, customer responsiveness, and overall logistics efficiency.
• Evaluate logistics network design options to support future business growth.
• Collaborate with the Global SIOP Manager to align logistics capability with customer demand forecasts.

Distribution Partner & 2PL / 3PL Management

• Lead selection and management of strategic distribution partners for standardised products and low-value procurement categories.
• Evaluate and implement preferred industrial distribution partnerships.
• Assess opportunities for vendor-managed inventory (VMI), consignment stock, and integrated replenishment solutions.
• Evaluate, select, and manage 2PL and 3PL providers.
• Develop service-level agreements and performance metrics for logistics providers.
• Monitor logistics provider performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish scalable warehousing and fulfilment strategies across global regions.

Trade Compliance & Global Logistics Governance

• Develop understanding and governance of international trade requirements.
• Support import and export compliance activities across all business operations.
• Evaluate the impact of:
  • Customs duties & tariffs
  • Trade agreements
  • Country-of-origin requirements
  • Import/export regulations
• Work with specialist advisors and logistics partners where required to ensure compliance.
• Develop internal competency and awareness relating to international trade and logistics requirements.
• Support optimisation of landed cost across global supply chains.

Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Management

• Lead strategic sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Conduct RFQs, competitive sourcing exercises and supplier benchmarking activities.
• Develop total-cost-of-ownership models to support sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing agreements, rebate structures, service agreements and commercial contracts.
• Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Deliver measurable savings and value improvement projects.

Supply Chain Risk & Resilience

• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks across procurement and logistics categories.
• Develop dual-sourcing and contingency strategies where appropriate.
• Monitor supplier performance, financial stability, and operational capability.
• Ensure continuity plans exist for strategic suppliers and critical categories.
• Lead responses to supply disruptions affecting key business operations.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, Product Management, Engineering and Finance teams.
• Support global standardisation initiatives.
• Provide market intelligence and category expertise to senior leadership.
• Lead procurement and logistics transformation projects.
• Drive adoption of best practices across all regions.
• Support acquisition integration and global expansion activities where applicable.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Strong experience in Strategic Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain Strategy, or Global Sourcing
• Experience managing diverse global supplier portfolios.