<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Contract Negotiation & Supplier Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers to secure the most favorable terms, including pricing, lead times, payment terms, and quality expectations.</li><li>Analyze supplier proposals and use data-driven insights to influence contract decisions and identify value-add opportunities.</li><li>Draft, review, and manage supplier agreements in collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.</li><li>Cultivate strategic partnerships with suppliers while holding them accountable to KPIs related to cost, quality, and delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Sourcing & Localization</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and evaluate alternative sources with a focus on localizing part production to improve availability and reduce total cost of ownership.</li><li>Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Logistics to align purchasing strategies with operational and project needs.</li><li>Stay ahead of market trends and supplier capabilities to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.</li></ul><p><strong>Cost Optimization & Savings Initiatives</strong></p><ul><li>Lead initiatives to reduce costs through negotiation, contract renegotiation, and supplier consolidation.</li><li>Provide transparent reporting on savings, including breakdowns across materials, logistics, and import duties.</li><li>Contribute to working capital reduction efforts through smarter buying and supplier terms.</li><li>Partner with other Atlas Copco divisions to leverage global volume and pricing advantages.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Cross-functional Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a strategic liaison between Purchasing and internal teams to ensure supplier performance aligns with organizational goals.</li><li>Communicate clearly and proactively to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes.</li><li>Execute additional duties as needed to support Purchasing and business priorities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Administrative Specialist to assist in covering responsibilities during a temporary period through the end of the year. Utilizing the existing budget resources, the selected candidate will play a crucial role in supporting procurement processes, supplier management, and cost optimization strategies. This professional will be focused on driving efficiency while maintaining alignment with business sustainability and growth objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage processes, including negotiation and contracting.</li><li>Build and manage relationships with suppliers and internal customers.</li><li>Lead initiatives to improve procurement processes with innovative approaches.</li><li>Coordinate and communicate purchasing policies and procedures to suppliers</li><li>Provide timely updates to internal customers on project progress and procurement actions.</li><li>Execute strategies that align with business growth and sustainability objectives efficiently.</li><li>Manage suppliers, assigned commodities, and contracts effectively.</li><li>Create and analyze spending reports to understand trends and opportunities.</li><li>Generate and implement cost reduction and quality improvement projects.</li><li>Ensure supplier compliance with business code of conduct.</li><li>Provide training and support on SAP, SRM, and purchasing processes.</li><li>Maintain fairness and transparency in supplier engagement for goods and services acquisition.</li><li>Track and report on Supplier Diversity performance indicators.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in sourcing, supply chain, supply management, procurement, or purchasing.</li><li>Solid background in Project Management and/or Contract Management.</li><li>Demonstrated business and financial acumen.</li><li>Proficiency with SAP or relevant ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, RFx, and project management tools.</li><li>Strong skills in process building and efficiency optimization.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and customer service orientation.</li><li>Advanced computer literacy and adaptability to procurement-related applications.</li></ul><p>This temporary Procurement Specialist role offers the opportunity to utilize your skills in fostering supplier relationships, optimizing operational efficiency, and championing sustainability efforts. Join us in leveraging innovation and strategy to drive impactful outcomes within procurement processes.</p>
<p>The Global Procurement Manager will play a key role in establishing and developing a Global Procurement Operations function, with responsibility for categories such as Maintenance, Equipment, Logistics, and more.</p><p>This position will also involve close collaboration with potential external business process partners.</p><p>The successful candidate will help build a best-in-class global procurement department, delivering measurable commercial and operational benefits through RFX processes, e-Procurement, change management, and by leveraging internal and external supplier relationships across a multimillion-dollar spend portfolio.</p><p>This role offers the autonomy to implement and drive operational excellence while supporting a rapidly growing organization. It presents an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven team with strong career growth potential.</p><p>The position will cover all phases of procurement efforts for these categories within the U.S. market. Responsibilities include fostering strong stakeholder relationships, leading change management initiatives, building national-level vendor partnerships, and applying regional best practices across North America. The role also involves developing, overseeing, and executing category-level purchasing strategies, operations, and logistics.</p><p>The Senior Procurement Category Manager will contribute to company-wide goals by driving accountability, service excellence, and process efficiency. They will be the primary owner of ensuring compliant and optimized procurement processes across assigned categories in the U.S.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Negotiate large-scale, complex goods and services supply contracts.</li><li>Partner closely with operational teams to ensure aligned value creation.</li><li>Communicate with confidence and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Identify and deliver procurement synergies through standardization, vendor consolidation, supply chain optimization, and evaluation of new business models and technologies.</li><li>Provide strategic and tactical guidance on categories based on market trends, best practices, and organizational objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute regional and national opportunities.</li><li>Align business units around shared value-enhancing initiatives, innovative programs, and macro-level opportunities.</li><li>Maintain clear and effective communication with senior leadership.</li><li>Scale successful regional programs to national and global levels.</li><li>Establish benchmarks, performance metrics, and objectives for procurement activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize procurement processes, and drive vendor consolidation efforts. The ideal candidate will contribute to the company's success by implementing innovative strategies, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organizational goals and drive cost savings.<br>• Lead vendor consolidation efforts across 600 vendors to streamline contracts and optimize spending.<br>• Implement performance scorecards to monitor vendor effectiveness and ensure accountability.<br>• Oversee the setup and management of purchase order systems, including invoice management solutions.<br>• Conduct operational security assessments to identify areas for improvement and enhance procurement processes.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify sourcing opportunities and implement best practices.<br>• Manage contracts and negotiations, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.<br>• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of procurement operations.<br>• Establish strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for procurement strategies.<br>• Utilize data analytics tools, such as Tableau, to monitor procurement performance and inform decision-making.
