Procurement Specialist Jobs in Charlotte, NC
Procurement Specialist jobs in Charlotte are in strong demand across energy, financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing, with roles concentrated in Uptown, SouthPark, and the Ballantyne corridor. Employers hiring right now include Scout Motors, ELGI, and Andritz. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
What you'll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right suppliers to build and supply parts & services,
- including participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers.
- Establish sourcing strategy, business plan (long term conditions) for assigned commodities and product groups, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award for Battery & Powertrain commodity purchasing for Battery & Powertrain commodity purchasing to ensure the material cost and tooling targets are met or exceeded.
- Lead the sourcing strategy presentation in the multi-level sourcing committee environment.
- Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements.
- Act as program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring that all industrialization at suppliers achieve the project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
- Evaluate and apply technical changes to parts / services, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.
- Lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers' preparedness for mass-production, together with Scout Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you'll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- 4+ years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
- Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive Battery & Powertrain commodity purchasing Battery & Powertrain commodity purchasing
- Analytical skills, ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
- A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
- Experience managing supplier performance Program management experience
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
- Proactivity, initiative and the ability to work across multiple workstreams
- A passion for creating something new
- Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
- A collaborative approach - working as a team to achieve ambitious goals
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:
- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.
Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it's a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn't been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
What you'll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Work hand-in-hand with the Scout team to identify the right suppliers to build and supply parts & services,
- including participating in pre-souring audits to confirm acceptability of new suppliers.
- Establish sourcing strategy, business plan (long term conditions) for assigned commodities and product groups, lead the sourcing process up to and including contract award for Battery & Powertrain commodity purchasing for Battery & Powertrain commodity purchasing to ensure the material cost and tooling targets are met or exceeded.
- Lead the sourcing strategy presentation in the multi-level sourcing committee environment.
- Prepare and execute negotiated contractual documents and nomination agreements.
- Act as program manager during the pre-production phase, ensuring that all industrialization at suppliers achieve the project requirements in terms of timing, cost, and quality.
- Evaluate and apply technical changes to parts / services, ensuring that cost, quality and delivery objectives are met.
- Lead cross-functional evaluation of suppliers' preparedness for mass-production, together with Scout Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or Novi, Michigan.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you'll bring
We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- 4+ years in purchasing environment with experience developing and executing procurement commodity strategies
- Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive Battery & Powertrain commodity purchasing Battery & Powertrain commodity purchasing
- Analytical skills, ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Thorough knowledge of automotive, manufacturing or related industries
- A reputation for developing and nurturing excellent stakeholder and partner supplier relationships
- Experience managing supplier performance Program management experience
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization
- Proactivity, initiative and the ability to work across multiple workstreams
- A passion for creating something new
- Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems
- A collaborative approach - working as a team to achieve ambitious goals
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
What you'll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay Transparency
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:
- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Scout Motors14
- ELGI3
- Andritz3
- CohnReznick3
- Siemens Energy3
Procurement Specialist Jobs in Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a procurement specialist job in Charlotte?
Focus your search on Charlotte's dominant hiring sectors: financial services firms in Uptown, health systems anchored in the University City and Midtown corridors, and energy and utilities companies headquartered across the metro. Candidates who combine ERP system experience with supplier negotiation skills tend to stand out locally. Networking through Charlotte area supply chain and operations groups also surfaces roles before they hit public listings.
Which companies hire procurement specialists in Charlotte?
Employers hiring procurement specialists in Charlotte right now include Scout Motors, ELGI, and Andritz, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Charlotte's mix of Fortune 500 financial institutions, major health systems, and large utilities creates consistent procurement hiring across corporate and public-sector employer types.
Are there remote procurement specialist jobs in Charlotte?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: desk-based sourcing and contract management positions are the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to warehouse operations or direct goods procurement typically require on-site presence. About 100% of procurement specialist openings tied to Charlotte are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the most flexible arrangements found in financial services and technology procurement functions.
How can I get a procurement specialist job in Charlotte with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Charlotte is through procurement coordinator or purchasing assistant roles at the city's large health systems and financial services firms, which regularly hire junior candidates and train them on their platforms. Familiarity with SAP or Oracle and a background in supply chain coursework gives an edge. Contract and temp-to-hire roles at Charlotte-area manufacturers and logistics companies also offer a common stepping stone into full procurement positions.
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