Sr Procurement Specialist

Job ID
130300
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Sr. Procurement Specialist position located in Charlotte, NC. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement global commodity strategies for Facilities and Repair & Maintenance categories, considering cost, quality, service, market trends, and risk.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the Buying Operations Team and SBG stakeholders to align and execute category strategies.
  • Drive supplier consolidation by reducing non-strategic vendors and engaging earlier in the solution lifecycle to maximize value.
  • Deliver on annual operating plans, achieving year-over-year improvements in cost, working capital, quality, and supply continuity.
  • Negotiate and manage strategic supplier agreements that align with global strategies and deliver measurable business benefits.
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience, including at least 4 years in indirect procurement within a multinational environment.
  • Proven expertise in category management, cost modeling, RFX processes, reverse auctions, and contract negotiation.
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Strong contract negotiation skills and comfortability discussing/negotiating commercial legal terms.
Preferred:
  • Masters degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, PMP, CIPS).
  • Experience working in matrixed, global environments.
  • Familiarity with SAP, e-sourcing platforms, and procurement tools.
  • Strong business and financial acumen.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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