Procurement Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Business Plan, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, English Language, Finance, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Procurement Planning, Procurement Strategy, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Supplier Optimization, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
4 days ago

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

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Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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