Procurement Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• 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
• Cook up support in tender and bidding processes
• Cook up with Legal and Finance on contracts
• Manage supplier performance, including delivery, quality, service levels, and commercial terms
• Monitor and report on procurement KPIs and metrics (e.g., savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, cycle time, compliance)
• Prepare and analyze data to support negotiations, sourcing decisions, and management reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement organization
• Ensure accurate documentation, contract compliance, and proper use of procurement systems and tools
• Gain exposure to the sourcing process by supporting related procurement activities
• Support supplier coordination across procurement activities
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures in daily tasks

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within a multinational or complex corporate environment
• Demonstrated experience working in a matrix organization with multiple stakeholders and reporting lines
• Familiarity with procurement processes, sourcing methodologies, and supplier management
• Experience using ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba or similar)

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze spend, cost drivers, and performance data to support informed decision-making
• Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to support or lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve commercial and operational objectives
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate clearly and build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers at all levels
• Results Orientation: Strong focus on delivering measurable outcomes, meeting deadlines, and achieving procurement targets
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to balance competing priorities and expectations in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Procurement Metrics & KPIs: Solid understanding of procurement performance indicators and experience tracking and reporting against them
• Team player: advanced
• English: expert
• Knowledge of MS Excel with the ability to learn new software

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a regional or global procurement organization
• Exposure to multiple spend categories (direct, indirect, services, or logistics preferred)
• Continuous improvement mindset with attention to process efficiency and value creation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Must be able to commute to the designated office location

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This role requires working on-site in the office for five days a week, from Monday to Friday. There is no option for fully remote or hybrid work in this role, unless required off-site duties are being performed.

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a global leader in transportation and logistics, privately owned and founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines, MSC has 675 offices across 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 200,000 people. The company has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 800 vessels that provides timely delivery of goods and services to customers of all industries and sizes. With access to an integrated network of road, rail, air, and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. MSC’s shipping line sails on 300 trade routes and calls at 520 ports, carrying some 22.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually. For more information, visit MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc.

Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including but not limited to characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.