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Procurement Specialist II

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, North Carolina, Clayton
Apr 16, 2026
Job Title: Sourcing Professional/Procurement Specialist II Location: Clayton, NC 27527 Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance) Shift: M-F, 8-5 Top skills per manager: Experience with purchasing Contract review experience Strong communication skills Purpose: Lead Line of Business (LoB) with Coupa information, training & compliance. Leads with compliance of Procurement for Manufacturing (PfM) process, supplier issues & expansion/maintenance of site Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program. Reviews spend for compliance with purchasing procedures and policies. Essential Functions: Serve as System manager & subject matter expert (SME) for procurement systems, to include Coupa Lead & train the LoB in relation to procurement systems information , to include Coupa system use Ability to adjust content in Coupa as needed, to include assisting and lead LoB with tactical sourcing events Creates RfX events in Coupa for various departments Ensure purchasing process is compliant with corporate & local guidelines Lead expansion & maintenance of VMI program across organization sites Lead the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery, and/or quality Monitor & track expiration of contracts Assist with supplier selection criteria & facilitate LoB through sourcing processes Partner with LoB to demonstrate how Purchasing can help support overall business strategies Serve as the backup local sourcing point of contact for PfM process Lead LoB in the identification of PfM requirements & review data for compliance as well as questions regarding usage Perform controls to monitor PfM training needs & spend compliance Recommend changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties Other duties as assigned CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT: Acts as first contract reviewer for contracts within scope CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT: Utilizes COUPA contract repository to oversee contract administration for relevant contracts Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university required May consider Associates Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required. Minimum four (4) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required. SAP or Coupa background in logistics & business modules required Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office required Ability to export & analyze spend data to find trends for cost savings required Strong verbal & written communication skills preferred Proven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects preferred Knowledgeable about purchasing procedures required Problem solving skills preferred Negotiation skills preferred. Good presentation skills preferred. Ability to self-prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams as well as execute standard work routinely & effectively required.