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Procurement Specialist Contract - Indirect Procurement at Softworld, a Kelly Company Procurement Specialist Contract - Indirect Procurement at Softworld, a Kelly Company in Charlotte, North Carolina Posted in about 20 hours ago.
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Job Description:
We're partnering with a fast-moving, growth-focused organization seeking a Procurement Specialist to support complex indirect sourcing initiatives across multiple business functions. This role offers strong exposure to enterprise-wide procurement strategy, senior stakeholder engagement, and high-impact cost optimization efforts. Location Hybridin Charlotte, NC
OR REMOTE
for the right candidate (EST or CT time zones )
Candidates from Charlotte metro strongly preferre d Employment Ty peW2 Contract with health and 401k benefi tsDuration 6-12 Months+ possible extensi onM-F, 40hrs/week, 8-5 ET What You'll Do
Lead sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories including services, IT, facilities, and operational supp ort
Drive end-to-end RFx processes including RFP, RFQ, and RFI execut ion
Develop category strategies informed by spend analytics and market intellige nce
Partner with cross-functional teams such as Finance, IT, HR, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with business go als
Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage performance metr ics
Support commercial bid processes with pricing analysis and supplier cost model ing
Identify cost savings opportunities while improving supplier value and service deliv ery
Ensure procurement governance, policy adherence, and contract lifecycle managem ent What You B ring
7+ Years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sour cing
Strong background leading RFx events and supplier negotiat ions
Ability to analyze spend data and develop actionable sourcing strate gies
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed environ ment
Knowledge of supplier performance management and contract administra tion
Strong communication and commercial ac umen Why This Role
High visibility across multiple business units
Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and cost optimiz ation
Fast-paced environment with immediate i mpact
Exposure to diverse indirect categories and enterprise procurement opera tions