Senior Strategic Procurement Specialist CYNET SYSTEMS
Charlotte, NC15 days ago
| Location | Charlotte, NC |
| Job Type | Contractor |
| Salary | $40–$50 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 201 - 500 |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Irving, TX, US |
Position: Commodity Management Professional
Location: Charlotte, NC - 28273-9640
Duration: 12 Months
Role Summary
Siemens Energy is seeking a seasoned Commodity Management Professional to lead sourcing and commodity strategies for a designated area of responsibility. This individual will drive supplier strategy, lead commodity circles, manage supplier relationships, execute strategic sourcing initiatives, and identify cost-saving opportunities while supporting business growth objectives.
This is a highly visible role requiring someone who can operate strategically, influence stakeholders globally, and manage complex supplier ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Commodity Leadership
• Lead Commodity Circles alongside cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop and execute commodity and ecosystem strategies
• Drive supplier engagement and long-term sourcing initiatives
• Support award decisions aligned with commodity strategies
Supplier & Contract Management
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms
• Manage strategic supplier relationships
• Execute sourcing boards and procurement reviews
• Maintain and strengthen supplier competitiveness
Cost Savings & Risk Mitigation
• Identify and implement savings initiatives
• Analyze spend and cost structures
• Assess supplier and supply chain risks
• Develop mitigation plans and alternative sourcing strategies
Procurement Excellence
• Drive supplier qualification, selection, evaluation, and development
• Promote early supplier involvement in product and project initiatives
• Monitor KPIs and procurement performance metrics
• Support global procurement process improvements
Must-Have Requirements
Education
• Bachelor's degree in:
o Mechanical Engineering
o Supply Chain Management
o Business
o Related technical discipline
Experience
• 6 to 12+ years in:
o Commodity Management
o Strategic Sourcing
o Procurement
o Supply Chain
o Purchasing
o Engineering within manufacturing or machinery industries
Technical Skills
• SAP experience
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Financial analysis and data-driven decision making
• Cost modeling and spend analysis
Procurement Expertise
• Commodity strategy development
• Contract negotiations
• Long-term supplier agreements
• Supplier relationship management
• Risk management
• Cost reduction initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
• Power Generation Industry experience
• Data Analytics or Data Science capabilities
• Experience supporting global supply chains
• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a strategic sourcing professional who:
Has led commodity strategies rather than simply executing purchase orders
Has significant experience negotiating supplier contracts and pricing agreements
Understands manufacturing and mechanical component supply chains
Can influence stakeholders in a global matrixed organization
Has experience with spend analysis, supplier risk, and cost reduction initiatives
Is comfortable presenting sourcing recommendations to leadership teams
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