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Our client, a leader in sustainable industrial materials, is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their team. As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be part of the global procurement team supporting the Solstice Advanced Materials organization. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive mindset which will align successfully in the organization.

**Job Title:** Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

**Location:** Charlotte, NC

**Pay Range:** $74-78/hr

What's the Job?

+ Lead global category management for HR and Compensation & Benefits procurement, including supplier mapping and contract management.

+ Develop and execute category strategies using spend analysis, benchmarking, market trends, and cost modeling.

+ Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing objectives and support M&A activities.

+ Identify and negotiate with strategic suppliers; establish preferred supplier lists and competitive rate cards.

+ Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and ensure supplier continuity through risk assessments.

What's Needed?

+ 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience, including 1-2 years in indirect procurement at a multinational company.

+ Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, including category management and contracting.

+ Proven negotiation skills and experience drafting contract terms.

+ Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology, or Finance.

What's in it for me?

+ Opportunity to shape the future of supply chain excellence.

+ Work in a dynamic and innovative environment focused on sustainability.

+ Collaborate with a talented global procurement team.

+ Engage in continuous improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives.

+ Hybrid work schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

+ Medical Plan

+ Dental Plan

+ Vision Plan

+ 401(k), Plus Match

+ Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

_ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.