Strategic Sourcing Specialist | Procurement Excellence

Southwire Co.; Youngsville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC in North Carolina seeks a procurement professional to support commodity sourcing strategy and cross-functional cost optimization. You will analyze supplier performance, manage relationships, and help drive total cost of ownership across locations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years in supply chain/procurement; CPSM certification is a plus. The role is office-based with standard benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for procurement/supply chain roles.
• 2–4 years of experience in Supply Chain/Procurement.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates strategic sourcing activities to align with organizational goals and budgets.
• Analyzes supplier performance data to assess contract compliance and risks.
• Manages supplier relationships and ensures cost-efficient sourcing of goods and services.
• Leads cross-functional sourcing projects and aligns timelines with stakeholders.
• Supports new product development by managing supplier selection and cost targets.
• Evaluates supplier proposals focusing on cost, quality, and reliability.
• Identifies process improvements to optimize supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Invoicing

SAP Applications

Analytical Skills

Contract Management

Process Improvement

Forecasting

Ethical Standards And Conduct

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPSM Certification

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC in North Carolina seeks a procurement professional to support commodity sourcing strategy and cross-functional cost optimization. You will analyze supplier performance, manage relationships, and help drive total cost of ownership across locations.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years in supply chain/procurement; CPSM certification is a plus. The role is office-based with standard benefits and opportunities for advancement.