Procurement Jobs in North Carolina

Responsibilities:

Procurement & Vendor Support:

• Assist in procurement and finance processes, including vendor onboarding, sourcing support, and contract lifecycle coordination
• Maintain awareness of vendor lifecycle stages to ensure compliance and process alignment
• Support contract documentation and validation activities

Vendor Coordination & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a coordination point for vendor communications and stakeholder interactions
• Track deliverables, timelines, and dependencies to ensure timely completion
• Proactively follow up on pending actions and escalate risks where required

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Perform spend analysis and track procurement metrics to identify trends and insights
• Maintain and update reporting dashboards using Excel or procurement tools
• Support opportunity pipeline tracking for cost optimization initiatives

Process Optimization & Cost Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, elimination of duplication, and workflow efficiency improvements
• Analyze procurement and vendor usage patterns to recommend optimization strategies
• Document findings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Agile Delivery & Documentation:

• Work within an Agile delivery model, supporting sprint-based execution and backlog management
• Document processes, improvement recommendations, and operational updates
• Ensure adherence to structured workflows and governance standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or operations
• Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle processes, procurement workflows, and contract coordination
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis with the ability to generate insights, track metrics, and support reporting
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Minimum of Associate’s degree required, over the High School Degree, whichever is preferred.