Procurement Specialist (Mechanical components)

Job Title: Procurement Specialist (Mechanical components) Pay Rate: $30 to $35/Hr (Can go upto $49/hr. for a right candidate) Duration: 12 months Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite & 2 days remote) Shift: 8 AM- 4 PM Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist (Mechanical components) to support strategic sourcing and commodity management within a Power/Energy business. This position will focus on supplier strategy , commercial negotiations , cost optimization, and maintaining a competitive supply base for a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, business, and global procurement stakeholders to support sourcing decisions and supplier performance. Candidates with a strong mechanical manufacturing background and experience managing complex supplier relationships are encouraged to apply. 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 appropriate 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. Communicate mechanical manufacturing requirements with suppliers and internal engineering teams. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. Approximately 6–12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management , purchasing, supply chain , or engineering within manufacturing or machinery industries . Relevant experience should demonstrate appropriate depth in sourcing and supplier management. Experience developing commodity strategies and managing supplier relationships. Hands-on experience negotiating supplier contracts , pricing , and complex commercial terms. Understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and the ability to communicate technical mechanical 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. Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% domestically and internationally. Preferred: Power generation industry experience and data analytics/data science capabilities. Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28273

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