Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist MSC USA - Charleston 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. The Specialist is responsible for executing sourcing and purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring value creation through cost, quality, service, and risk optimization. Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, effective stakeholder engagement, and a results‑driven mindset, with continuous interaction across business units and regional/global procurement teams. 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 Provide support in tender and bidding processes Coordinate 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 Provide support to supplier coordination across procurement activities Ensure compliance with procurement procedures in daily tasks Presence required on‑site 5 days per week Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications 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 Presence required on‑site 5 days per week Work Authorization Authorization to work in the U.S. Other Details The 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. Benefits Health Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance: one‑time annual salary up to $50,000 Long Term Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave Business Travel Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Transit/Parking) Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans Short Term Disability Insurance 401K Plan – 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with option for additional 3% employer match Wellness Program initiatives / Free MSC Partner Subscriptions with Calm Partner Discount Programs with MSC Cruises, Apple, Dell, Nissan, Whirlpool, AT&T, Pets Best and others Equal Employment Opportunity MSC (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. 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