Procurement Associate
Wilson ‚Ä¢ Charlotte, NC ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $24–$26.5 / hour
Posted on Mon, Jul 20, 2026
Description and Requirements
Job Title: Procurement Associate – Aftermarket PartsWork Location: Charlotte, North CarolinaWork Arrangement: Onsite with some flexibilitySchedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Hours: 40 hours per weekPay Rate: $24.00–$26.50 per hourJob Type: Contract (13-months)Travel: Up to 20% within North America; international travel may be required as neededPosition Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy and Market Analysis
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience with SAP and Power BI is preferred.
- 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.
- 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.