Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Title: Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Location: Clayton, NC (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 1 Year

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Sourcing Specialist to support purchasing, material planning, inventory management, and strategic sourcing activities within a manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with production and supply chain teams to ensure timely material availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of MRO, inventory materials, hardware, and consumables.

• Create and manage purchase orders using SAP/MRP systems and support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) activities.

• Plan, schedule, track, and expedite materials based on production requirements.

• Source suppliers, obtain quotations, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

• Support inventory planning, minimum stock levels, BOMs, and production schedules.

• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost, quality, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience.

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning, inventory, or production control.

• Strong Procure-to-Pay (P2P) experience.

• Experience with SAP, particularly MM, PP, and/or FI/CO.

• Strong procurement and sourcing experience.

• Experience with MRP/inventory systems and supplier management.

• Pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing industry experience preferred.

• APICS or purchasing-related certification preferred.

Compensation:

• $35.00/hour on w2