Procurement Specialist
Our client in the tobacco industry is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support services procurement across North America.
Location: Raleigh, NC - Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Support execution of category strategies and local procurement plans aligned to business goals.
- Assist with sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP processes and supplier selection.
- Drive cost optimization, savings initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Manage and optimize supplier relationships; support performance monitoring and SRM activities.
- Negotiate commercial terms and identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to provide market insights and procurement support.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and KPIs.
- Utilize procurement tools and data to track performance and support decision-making.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of procurement experience in a complex or multinational environment.
- Experience supporting sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management; services category experience preferred.
- Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Highly organized; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in MS Office and comfortable working with procurement systems.
- Business-level English required; additional languages a plus.
What's Offered
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO package
- Collaborative, global team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled