Procurement Specialist 4

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Procurement Specialist 4

Location(s): Charlotte, NC
(Hybrid: Minimum 3 days per week in-office)

Key Responsibilities
Leadership

• Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives within assigned commodity areas.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and global commodity teams to align strategies with business objectives.

• Own end-to-end commodity strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business and supply chain objectives.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Drive transparency in cost structures, supplier pricing, and total spend.

• Build and maintain a competitive and resilient supplier base.
• Manage relationships with strategic suppliers, including performance, development, and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, and continuous improvement activities.

• Plan and execute sourcing events, including RFQs, negotiations, and supplier award decisions.
• Develop and manage long-term agreements, contracts, and pricing frameworks.
• Conduct regular business reviews and performance evaluations with key suppliers.

• Identify, implement, and track cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor and report key procurement KPIs, including savings, supplier performance, and risk indicators.
• Drive early supplier involvement to support cost reduction and innovation.

• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor supplier financial health and market conditions.
• Share market insights and supplier intelligence with internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-12 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or engineering within manufacturing or machinery industries.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with experience using data-driven decision-making.
• Solid understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and ability to engage with technical stakeholders.
• Experience with procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of cost structures, supply chain risk management, and supplier financial evaluation.
• Familiarity with contract law, terms & conditions, and long-term agreements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Willingness to travel 10-15% (domestic and international).

• Experience in the power generation industry.
• Knowledge of data analysis or data science tools and techniques.