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Procurement Specialist 2

Aleron
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Aug 28, 2026
Description Job Title: Procurement Specialist 2 Location: Charlotte, NC Employment Type: Temp (12 Months) Industry: Manufacturing Compensation: $49.28/Hour Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 1 ^st Shift About the Opportunity: We're looking for a Procurement Specialist Expeditor to drive the tactical execution of purchased materials through each stage of the manufacturing process. You'll collaborate with global and local teams, suppliers, Engineering, Logistics, and supplier quality partners to keep schedules on track, resolve daily issues, and improve supply chain performance. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries. People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY What You'll Do: Monitor assigned procurement activities, including order confirmations, production progress, quality compliance, and delivery schedules. Collaborate with project management, material requirements planning, Logistics, Engineering, suppliers, and supplier quality teams to ensure effective planning and execution. Support transportation and customs compliance while helping manage project results, including budget versus actual performance. Lead technical clarifications with Engineering, suppliers, and supplier quality engineers for assigned commodities. Provide weekly schedule progress reports and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes and supplier performance. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Science 3+ years of applicable direct purchasing / material requirement planning or comparable experience 3+ years of experience in facilitating or participating in continuous process improvement projects What Sets You Apart: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Advanced knowledge of Power Generation products/supply market Advanced technical knowledge needed (like reading and understanding technical drawings, specifications) Solid SAP system knowledge as a user of the "Buy" module is needed Advanced analytical skills to handle, transform, understand and use large data volumes (preferred Microsoft Excel) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, collaboration and influencing techniques, result-orientation and strategic-innovative thinking needed Strong intercultural sensitivity and outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal Strong team player, with a can-do attitude and problem-resolution focus. Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Acara Solutions and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Website Privacy Policy \| Acara Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply