Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Remote in Charlotte, NC - C2H

Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports the business by executing and supporting procurement activities in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. This role requires a proactive, self-directed professional who takes ownership of work, operates with minimal day-to-day oversight, and collaborates across departments to drive results and continuous improvement.

• Review, approve, and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for goods and services across assigned dealerships, ensuring alignment with our procurement practices.
• Serve as the primary sourcing contact for all dealerships by managing procurement requests, resolving issues, and coordinating purchasing activities from initiation through completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned national suppliers to improve value, monitor performance via monthly supplier reviews, and resolve service issues.
• Act as the primary sourcing contact for assigned internal business units.
• Assess contract terms to determine when review is required and escalate to Strategic Sourcing leadership.
• Support RFx processes by gathering business requirements and drafting RFQ, RFI, and RFP materials.
• Lead and manage procurement-related activities supporting corporate acquisition and disposition initiatives, ensuring timely execution and cross-functional alignment.
• Assist Strategic Sourcing leadership with vendor communications and follow-up.
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; concentration in Supply Chain Management preferred
• 2–5 years of experience in indirect services procurement
• Solid understanding of core procurement principles and processes
• Working knowledge of basic contract terms and conditions
• True self-starter with demonstrated ownership of work, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail
• Excellent planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders
• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal day-to-day direction
• Ability to proactively identify opportunities, create meaningful work beyond day-to-day tasks, and drive improvements without being directed
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without losing sight of individual details
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• 4+ years procurement and/or supply chain experience
• Procure to Pay system experience (Coupa or similar)