Strategic Sourcing Lead — Mechanical Components (Hybrid)

Infosoft Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 128.943.000 - 141.347.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Infosoft Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components) to drive strategic sourcing in the Power/Energy division.

You will develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and manage supplier performance for a manufacturing environment. The role requires 6–12 years in strategic sourcing or supplier management, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field, and SAP/Excel proficiency, with travel 10–15% and a hybrid work setup

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• 6–12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, purchasing, supply chain, or engineering within manufacturing or machinery industries.
• Experience developing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Hands-on experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and complex terms.
• Understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and ability to communicate technical topics with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with cost analysis, spend analysis, savings initiatives, and supplier or supply chain risk management.
• Familiarity with SAP and Productivity Management System.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned commodities in alignment with business and supply chain objectives.
• Analyze supplier markets, spending patterns, and cost structures to identify opportunities for improved procurement performance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to evaluate suppliers and support sourcing decisions.
• Lead negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and supplier conditions.
• Prepare and maintain framework agreements and supplier price lists.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and support ongoing supplier performance improvement.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, selection, evaluation, classification, and development activities.
• Identify supplier financial risks and supply chain vulnerabilities and implement mitigation measures.
• Lead or participate in commodity review meetings and sourcing approval processes.
• Track procurement KPIs, document savings initiatives, and report results to stakeholders.
• Support early supplier involvement in product and project activities to improve cost and manufacturability.
• Apply cost and financial analysis techniques when evaluating procurement opportunities.
• Communicate mechanical manufacturing requirements with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes and supplier management activities.
• Collaborate with global teams in a matrixed organization to align procurement priorities.

Descripción del empleo

Infosoft Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components) to drive strategic sourcing in the Power/Energy division.

You will develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and manage supplier performance for a manufacturing environment. The role requires 6–12 years in strategic sourcing or supplier management, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, or related field, and SAP/Excel proficiency, with travel 10–15% and a hybrid work setup