Strategic Sourcing Specialist

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will report to our Purchasing Manager, and work within a local team of 5 other purchasing professionals. This position is located in South Charlotte (About 3-4 miles from Carowinds). This is a hybrid position #Li-hybrid with 2 work from home days per week.

To strategically source and secure high-quality, cost-effective parts while fostering strong supplier relationships that drive value, support operational excellence, and contribute to Atlas Copco’s long-term growth. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is committed to optimizing costs, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring a reliable supply chain that meets the evolving needs of both internal and external customers.

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers to ensure the availability and quality of spare parts.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with suppliers, driving value and savings for the organization.
• Monitor supplier performance, holding them accountable to KPIs related to quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness.

• Source and evaluate alternative suppliers, with a focus on those capable of localizing part production, to support CTS Purchasing's commitment to ensuring high availability at the lowest total cost.
• Work closely with Engineering, Planning, Transportation, and other cross-functional teams to align Purchasing strategies with project and operational needs.

• Develop and implement a strategic approach to cost savings, identifying opportunities across sourcing, negotiation, and supplier partnerships to drive long-term value and achieve annual savings targets.
• Actively support working capital reduction efforts and provide detailed breakdowns of savings, such as material savings, transport savings, and import duty savings
• Collaborate with other Atlas Copco entities for volume leverage and product pricing.
• Take proactive and necessary actions to accomplish objectives, establishing and maintaining effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration and successful outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will report to our Purchasing Manager, and work within a local team of 5 other purchasing professionals. This position is located in South Charlotte (About 3-4 miles from Carowinds). This is a hybrid position #Li-hybrid with 2 work from home days per week.

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers to ensure the availability and quality of spare parts.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with suppliers, driving value and savings for the organization.
• Monitor supplier performance, holding them accountable to KPIs related to quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness.

• Source and evaluate alternative suppliers, with a focus on those capable of localizing part production, to support CTS Purchasing's commitment to ensuring high availability at the lowest total cost.
• Work closely with Engineering, Planning, Transportation, and other cross-functional teams to align Purchasing strategies with project and operational needs.

• Develop and implement a strategic approach to cost savings, identifying opportunities across sourcing, negotiation, and supplier partnerships to drive long-term value and achieve annual savings targets.
• Actively support working capital reduction efforts and provide detailed breakdowns of savings, such as material savings, transport savings, and import duty savings
• Collaborate with other Atlas Copco entities for volume leverage and product pricing.
• Take proactive and necessary actions to accomplish objectives, establishing and maintaining effective communication with all relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration and successful outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Relevant…