Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will report to our Purchasing Manager, and work within a local team of 5 other purchasing professionals. This position is located in South Charlotte (about 3-4 miles from Carowinds). This is a hybrid position with 2 work from home days per week.

Mission

To strategically source and secure high-quality, cost-effective parts while fostering strong supplier relationships that drive value, support operational excellence, and contribute to Atlas Copco's long-term growth. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is committed to optimizing costs, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring a reliable supply chain that meets the evolving needs of both internal and external customers.

Roles and Responsibilities of Strategic Sourcing Specialist

1. Supplier Relationship Management

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers to ensure the availability and quality of spare parts.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with suppliers, driving value and savings for the organization.
• Monitor supplier performance, holding them accountable to KPIs related to quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness.

2. Sourcing and Localization

• Source and evaluate alternative suppliers, with a focus on those capable of localizing part production, to support CTS Purchasing's commitment to ensuring high availability at the lowest total cost.
• Work closely with Engineering, Planning, Transportation, and other cross-functional teams to align Purchasing strategies with project and operational needs.

3. Cost Management and Savings Initiatives

• Develop and implement a strategic approach to cost savings, identifying opportunities across sourcing, negotiation, and supplier partnerships to drive long-term value and achieve annual savings targets.
• Actively support working capital reduction efforts and provide detailed breakdowns of savings, such as material savings, transport savings, and import duty savings.
• Collaborate with other Atlas Copco entities for volume leverage and product pricing.
• Take proactive and necessary actions to accomplish objectives, establishing and maintaining effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration and successful outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To succeed, you will need

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience

• Relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, operations, customer service, inside sales, business analysis, or a related business function. Prior procurement experience is preferred, but we are open to candidates from adjacent backgrounds who demonstrate strong analytical ability, initiative, and potential to grow into strategic sourcing.
• Experience supporting internal or external stakeholders through clear communication, follow-up, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to supplier management, customer relationship management, operational improvement, cost analysis, or performance tracking is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with data, identify trends, manage priorities, and translate business needs into clear actions.
• Interest in building a long-term career in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.

Skills

• Negotiation Proficiency: The ability to negotiate favorable terms that support Atlas Copco objectives, balancing assertiveness with collaboration to ensure mutually beneficial agreements.
• Effective Communication: Capable of conveying information clearly and concisely across teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth procurement processes and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Analytical Competence: Skilled in using data analysis tools to interpret purchasing data, monitor inventory trends, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• ERP & Data Analytics Proficiency: Experienced in leveraging ERP systems and data analytics tools to manage purchasing workflows, analyze vendor performance, and optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Excel Expertise: Advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions, to support purchasing decisions and reporting.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: Understands key supply chain principles and logistics considerations within spare parts distribution, including inventory management, lead times, and supplier reliability.
• Customer-Focused Approach: Recognizes the impact of purchasing on internal and external customers, with an emphasis on meeting quality and delivery standards to support business needs.

Travel

• Some travel required including occasional short-notice trips to meet business needs.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In return, we offer

• Excellent paid time off (4 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance/ Dental insurance/ Vision insurance (Insurance begins the first of the month after you start)
• Life & Disability insurance paid for by Atlas Copco
• Generous 401 (k) retirement plan
• You will experience an onboarding program, including guidance by a personal buddy.
• Our learning culture supports you on your journey: benefit from our individual learning opportunities (LinkedInLearning e.g.), our feedback culture, and the internal job portal.
• Salary based on knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional technical training provided for the most qualified candidate.

Atlas Copco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or status within any other group that is protected by anti-discrimination law

Job location

Hybrid This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our South Charlotte location.