Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components)

Job Title: Procurement/Commodity Specialist (Mechanical components)
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Pay Rate: $45 to $49.26/HrDuration: 12 monthsLocation: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite & 2 days remote)Shift: 8 AM- 4 PMThis 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 assembliesDevelop 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.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 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. xzbcwsv Preferred: Power generation industry experience and data analytics/data science capabilities.