Procurement Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities:
* Lead the Commodity Circle in respective area of responsibility with support of cross-functional team members

Commodity Management:
* Manage the commodities for respective area of responsibility
* Define the Ecosystem strategy in the respective area of responsibility with cross functional counterparts and support from GCMs and in alignment with business
* Ensure transparency on cost structures and spend in area of responsibility via Commodity Circles
* Create and implement business specific initiatives and measures based on respective commodity strategy in alignment with Ecosystem strategy and business objectives
* Increase Managed Spend in the area of responsibility by safeguarding awardings following the defined commodity strategy
* 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 and 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)

REQUIREMENTS:
* BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
* A minimum of 6-12 years' of collective experience working in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Sourcing, Engineering or similar function in machinery industries
* Strategic thinking and analytical skills: Experience utilizing financial and data-driven techniques to make decisions
* Strong Communication & interpersonal skills: Understand main mechanical manufacturing processes and be able to communicate basic mechanical topics with supplier and internal cross functions
* Know-how of procurement related processes, systems and tools: Familiar with SAP and Productivity Management System
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
* Cost & risk management skills: Mature understanding of multiple aspects of supply chain value stream; Supplier financial risk evaluation & management; Supply Chain Risk evaluation & management
* Commodity & product knowledge: Individual must be able to quickly develop comprehensive understanding of each commodity, and subsequentially complex sourcing strategies
* Commercial knowledge, contract law and T&C; Experience managing Long Term Contracts and negotiating complex terms and conditions
* Negotiations and supplier relations management experience
* Good problem solving, results oriented
* Ability to work effectively in a matrixed global organization
* Must be able to travel 10-15% both domestically and internationally
* Must be willing to learn and drive a change in a global environment, along with ability to influence through effective verbal and written communication skills
* Collaborative approach to working within a team environment; A consensus builder
* Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Skills:
* Knowledge of Power Generation Industry
* Data Analysis/Science skills
* Hybrid working minimum 3 days a week in office

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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