What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Operations Specialist position at Lenovo and Careers?
General Information
Req #
WD00091982
Career Area:
Supply Chain
Country/Region:
United States of America
State:
North Carolina
City:
Morrisville
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Working Time:
Full-time
Additional Locations:
- United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville
Why Work at Lenovo
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Description and Requirements
About the Role
Lenovo’s Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to support cost management, supplier engagement, hyperscale operations, and bid readiness across our Data Center businesses. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence, competitive component pricing, and strong supplier partnerships across our worldwide procurement ecosystem.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across global teams, including China (PRC), ROW, and hyperscale stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update supplier cost contracts, cost tapes, and supporting documentation.
- Calculate PUPs, cost variances, and track overall cost competitiveness (PO, PUP, Tape, C$).
- Manage all contract and cost load files within Lenovo’s e-sourcing system.
- Lead new supplier setup and execute updates to existing supplier contracts.
- Oversee and maintain Lenovo’s buy-sell processes.
- Track and report hyperscale EOM/EOQ savings.
- Partner with PRC and ROW Hyperscale & Bid Teams to align on bid requirements and timelines.
- Stay current on active bids, forecasts, quantities, and customer requirements.
- Provide suppliers with proactive visibility into supply needs and demand changes.
- Coordinate special net pricing requests for high-profile and strategic bids.
- Utilize Power BI and SQL to publish, update, and analyze procurement reporting.
- Manage EOL/LTB notices and coordinate product lifecycle transitions.
- Evaluate E&O inventory and recommend disposition actions.
- Interlock with GSM teams to resolve issues, escalations, and shortages.
- Drive the procurement agenda during 3-in-a-Box alignment with Development and Marketing.
- Maintain accurate, timely communication with internal stakeholders
- Investigate and validate supplier-driven cost-reduction opportunities.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain operations, or commodity management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting component categories.
- Familiarity with e-sourcing systems and procurement cost-management processes.
- Experience working with suppliers in China and global procurement environments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Proficiency in Power BI and SQL for reporting and analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with global, cross-functional teams.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
Additional Locations:
- United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville