Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location:

Greenville, NC

Department:

Procurement / Supply Chain

Employment Type:

Full-time, On-site, Exempt

Summary

We are seeking an experienced

Procurement Specialist

to join our team in support of a new, state-of-the-art solar manufacturing facility in

Greenville, NC

. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and procuring both direct and indirect materials and services essential to our operations. This position plays a key role in building and managing a reliable, cost-effective supply base to support our growing business. Occasional overtime may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and qualify new sources of goods and services with a focus on

supply base optimization

and cost efficiency.

• Negotiate

with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and delivery schedules to ensure best total value for the organization.

• Monitor and manage supplier performance

, including price competitiveness, delivery reliability, responsiveness, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with

Supplier Quality

and other departments to resolve quality or performance issues.

• Review and evaluate supplier bids and proposals; provide sourcing recommendations to leadership.
• Negotiate and manage

contract terms and conditions

to ensure compliance and minimize risk.

• Resolve

invoice discrepancies

and other procurement-related issues in a timely manner.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other procurement-related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, or a related field preferred.

• 10\+ years

of experience as a Buyer or Procurement Specialist, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proficiency in

Microsoft Office Suite

(Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) required.

• Hands-on experience with

SAP

or a similar

ERP system

preferred.

• Professional certifications

(e.g., Certified Purchasing Professional – CPP, Certified Professional Purchasing Manager – CPPM) a plus.

• Fluency in Mandarin

is an asset but not required.

• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.