Procurement Specialist

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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