Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement Specialist will be a key member of the North America Regional Office Procurement Organization, based in Charleston. The role supports procurement activities across multiple business functions within a complex, matrixed multinational environment. The Specialist is responsible for executing sourcing and purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring value creation through cost, quality, service, and risk optimization. Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, effective stakeholder engagement, and a results-driven mindset, with continuous interaction across business units and regional/global procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activities in line with company procurement policies, compliance requirements, and delegated authorities
• Support sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and supplier selection processes to achieve cost savings, value creation, and service continuity
• Operate effectively within a matrix organization, collaborating with regional, global, and functional procurement teams
• Maintain constant and proactive interaction with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Legal, and Business Units, to understand needs and align procurement strategies
• Provide support in tender and bidding processes
• Coordinate with Legal and Finance on contracts
• Manage supplier performance, including delivery, quality,