• Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Professional…

    PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. (Charlotte, NC)


    Drive Global Sourcing Strategy Across Professional Services

    **PDS Tech Commercial** is seeking a highly skilled **Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Professional Services** to lead sourcing initiatives across global categories such as Legal, Financial, and Engineering Services. This is a high-impact role for professionals who excel in contract management, supplier negotiations, and strategic procurement.

    **Pay Rate:** $70/hour

    **Role:** Contract

    **Schedule:** Day Shift - Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week based on business need)

    **Location:** Charlotte, NC

    About the Role

    As a **Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Professional Services** , you’ll manage complex sourcing activities, including contract separation, Statement of Work (SoW) development, and supplier engagement. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals and ensure compliance with company policies and best practices.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead sourcing efforts for Professional Services categories, including supplier selection, RFI/RFQ processes, eAuctions, and contract negotiations

    + Manage contract separation activities and execute scope documents, amendments, and change orders

    + Develop and negotiate Statements of Work from inception to final signature

    + Collaborate with internal teams to build effective bid strategies and align sourcing with business needs

    + Drive working capital improvements through payment term extensions and cycle optimization

    + Support operational procurement tasks such as invoice reconciliation, reporting, and issue resolution

    + Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and procedures

     

    What You Bring

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

    + 3–5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement

    + Proven experience managing RFPs/RFQs and developing Statements of Work

    + Strong understanding of sourcing processes and contract management fundamentals

    + Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and working capital improvements

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CPSM, CIPS)

    + Strong business and financial acumen

    + Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, eSourcing platforms, RFQ tools, and project management software

    Why Join Us

    At **PDS Tech Commercial** , we connect top talent with high-impact roles. Here’s what makes this opportunity stand out:

     

    + **Pay Rate:** $70/hour

    + **Schedule:** Day Shift - Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week based on business need)

     

    Ready to Apply?

     

    You’ll be part of a strategic team that values innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. This is your chance to influence sourcing decisions across global categories and contribute to long-term business success. **Submit your resume today** and take the next step in your strategic sourcing career.

     

    **Pay Details:** $70.00 per hour

     

    Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

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    + The California Fair Chance Act

    + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

    + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

    + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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