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Infosoft, Inc. · Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Title:
Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components)
Pay Rate:
$45 to $49.26/Hr
Duration:
12 months
Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite & 2 days remote)
Shift: 8 AM- 4 PM
This position is for the
Power/Energy
division.
Our client is seeking an experienced
Procurement/Commodity 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.
Read and interpret drawings
of
mechanical components and assemblies
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.
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.
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 the Productivity Management System.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly
Excel , Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to work effectively in a global matrixed environment and influence stakeholders.
Willingness to travel approximately 10–15% domestically and internationally.
Preferred: Power generation industry experience and data analytics/data science capabilities.
Details
| Company | Infosoft, Inc. |
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |