Sourcing & Procurement Process Improvement Lead
Atlas Copco Group · Charlotte, NC · 3 wk ago
HybridPurchasing$85k–$100k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Process Improvement Lead to enhance our Sourcing and Procurement organization's efficiency. This role focuses on improving processes, systems, data, reporting, training, automation, and cross-functional workflows.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate Sourcing and Procurement processes, systems, tools, and workflows to identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Lead process improvement initiatives that improve speed, accuracy, transparency, ownership, and cross-functional alignment.
- Design and implement improved workflows, standard work, process documentation, and practical governance models.
- Support system, tool, reporting, and automation improvements, including ERP-related processes, dashboards, trackers, and productivity solutions.
- Improve data quality, reporting structure, and process visibility to support better decision-making.
- Train and support users on Sourcing and Procurement systems, tools, processes, and best practices.
- Track adoption, results, and follow-up actions to ensure improvements are sustained.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Experience in process improvement, continuous improvement, business analysis, supply chain, sourcing/procurement, operations, or systems support.
- Ability to understand end-to-end business processes and identify practical improvement opportunities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across functions and levels of the organization.
- Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption without direct authority.
- Comfortable working with systems, reporting tools, spreadsheets, and structured data.
- Strong ownership, follow-up, organization, and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Distribution, or Operations.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methods.
- Experience documenting processes, creating standard work, or training users.
- Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
- Experience with SQL, automation tools, programming, or scripting languages is a plus.
Benefits
In return, we offer:
- Health insurance/Dental insurance/Vision insurance
- Excellent paid time off (4 weeks!)
- Life & Disability insurance
- We believe in and foster a learning culture where global mobility is an important enabler for growth.
- You will experience a on-boarding program, including guidance by a personal buddy.
- Excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan, and generous 401 (k) retirement plan.
- Salary range of $85k-$100k annually, based on knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Additional technical training provided for the most qualified candidate.
Pay
$85k - $100k annually, based on knowledge, skills, and experience.
Schedule
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our facility in South Charlotte NC.