Category Specialist Operational Services

• Role impact Drive procurement excellence and cost optimisation for a manufacturing operation, ensuring strategic sourcing and contract implementation support safe and efficient operations.
• Career growth Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, influence key stakeholders, and shape procurement processes across multiple spend categories in a dynamic operational environment.
• Role based in Charlotte, supporting operations in Bessemer City, North Carolina, with exposure to global procurement standards and best practices.

• Role impact Drive procurement excellence and cost optimisation for a manufacturing operation, ensuring strategic sourcing and contract implementation support safe and efficient operations.
• Career growth Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, influence key stakeholders, and shape procurement processes across multiple spend categories in a dynamic operational environment.
• Role based in Charlotte, supporting operations in Bessemer City, North Carolina, with exposure to global procurement standards and best practices.

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We are looking for a Category Specialist Operational Services to support Operations in Bessemer City, North Carolina. In this role, you will provide end-to-end procurement support across sourcing, supplier management, category implementation and operational purchasing activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, influencing outcomes, and delivering practical procurement solutions while maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.

This position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and follows a hybrid work arrangement, with employees expected to be in the office three days per week. Frequent travel to our Bessemer City operations site will be required to support stakeholders, build operational partnerships, and deliver procurement initiatives.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager and working within a collaborative procurement team, you will

• Lead request for proposal (RFP) processes and sourcing activities for manufacturing operations.
• Identify and deliver value opportunities across multiple spend categories through strategic sourcing and supplier engagement.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews and ongoing contract support.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to understand requirements, forecast demand, and implement category strategies.
• Provide procurement analytics, reporting, and insights to identify cost optimisation opportunities and monitor purchase price variances.
• Maintain pricing information and purchasing data within SAP, including Info Records and purchase order processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Provide cross-site procurement support and contribute to a strong safety, environmental, and operational culture.

We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply. If you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Skills and Capabilities Demonstrated capability in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations through procurement, purchasing, or supply chain activities.
• Qualifications Bachelor’s degree…