Procurement Associate

Wilson•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Procurement Associate to support supplier account management, supplier administration, sourcing activities, and supplier negotiations within an aftermarket parts business. The successful candidate will help build and support both short-term and long-term aftermarket procurement strategies. This role will work closely with suppliers, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality, Product Management, and Operations to ensure the business has access to high-quality parts, materials, components, and products at competitive pricing and within required timelines. This position is well suited for someone with a Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering background who is analytical, organized, and comfortable working with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Recent graduates with a Supply Chain degree may also be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
Recent graduates with a Supply Chain degree may be considered.
Two or more years of experience in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Procurement, or a related function is preferred, ideally within a large or international organization.
Experience or exposure to aftermarket, resale, HVAC, manufacturing, or parts-related business environments is an asset.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to conduct research, review data, and support sourcing recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on supplier and business requirements.
Ability to travel up to 20% within North America, with possible international travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Three or more years of experience in Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain within an aftermarket or resale business.
Experience supporting supplier negotiations, vendor pricing, supplier optimization, or contract-management activities.
Demonstrated ability to support cost-savings initiatives through sourcing, supplier evaluation, and procurement strategy.
Strong market-research skills with the ability to identify opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
Experience working in HVAC, manufacturing, aftermarket parts, or industrial products.
Experience using SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel reporting.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of category strategies for aftermarket parts.
Align sourcing and procurement activities with business objectives, customer needs, and supply chain priorities.
Conduct market research to identify supplier capabilities, industry trends, cost-saving opportunities, and potential supply risks.
Analyze aftermarket HVAC industry trends and supplier market conditions to support sourcing decisions.
Assist in identifying new opportunities to improve supplier coverage, pricing, delivery, and overall procurement performance.
Support supplier identification, evaluation, selection, onboarding, and localization activities.
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and regional vendors.
Partner with suppliers to ensure quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery of parts, materials, components, and products.
Assist in supplier administration, supplier account support, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
Work with assigned aftermarket vendors to resolve issues related to pricing, delivery, documentation, and performance.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure supplier capabilities align with business requirements.
Support supplier negotiations related to pricing, terms, conditions, and service expectations.
Assist with pricing management for regional vendors to protect business interests and support cost-control objectives.
Partner with cross-functional teams during sourcing discussions and vendor negotiations.
Help ensure supplier agreements promote mutually beneficial partnerships while supporting business and procurement goals.
Maintain accurate supplier and pricing documentation.
Support cost-reduction initiatives across the aftermarket parts category.
Monitor supplier pricing, market changes, and category trends to identify savings opportunities.
Assist in evaluating supplier performance and cost competitiveness.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, supplier performance, and cost control.
Help identify opportunities to reduce procurement risk without compromising product quality or service levels.
Work closely with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Development, Quality, Operations, and Product Management teams.
Gather business requirements and ensure procurement activities are aligned with internal stakeholder needs.
Communicate supplier updates, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
Support cross-functional sourcing activities and help drive alignment between procurement strategy and business priorities.
Participate in meetings, reporting, and presentations related to supplier performance, sourcing activities, and category strategy.
Support the development and tracking of supplier key performance indicators.
Monitor supplier performance related to delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness, and service.
Assist in identifying supplier performance issues and support corrective-action discussions.
Work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams to improve performance and resolve recurring issues.
Help maintain supplier data, reports, and documentation to support decision-making.