Lead, OCS Capital Strategic Sourcing

Requisition Number: 73884

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The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success.  It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation.  GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

This position will be responsible for the Strategic Sourcing of Capital Equipment, Parts, Services for the OCS Business. The OCS Capital Strategic Sourcing Lead will be responsible for managing a project portfolio which may include Expansion of Business (EOB), Maintenance of Business (MOB) and Development type projects. Personal and Business Objectives include identifying and driving Capital Cost Reduction and Capital Project Performance efficiency through adoption of Capital Project Management Best Practices. 

Bid & Tender Process / Contract Management

• Develop RFPs/RFQs for capital equipment, services, and facilities.
• Lead pre‑bid reviews, post‑award evaluations, and decision analysis.
• Working knowledge of contract language, Business Law, UCC, and multiple contract types (FFP, lump sum, GMP, turnkey, cost‑plus, T&M, unit price, shared savings).
• Create detailed performance schedules with clear milestones for effective contract administration.
• Manage full contract administration, ensuring scope, performance, quality, and contractual conditions are met while maintaining constructive supplier relationships.
• Experience with contract planning, tendering, SOW development, and project controls (scope, risk, procurement, quality, schedule, cost, safety).
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and support early issue identification.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Trade Compliance.

Internal Controls / Governance

• Manage internal controls and risk mitigation activities.
• Apply preventive, detective, and corrective controls (supplier qualification, training, QA programs, performance measurement, lessons learned, recovery actions).
• Manage claims and disputes.
• Log, track, and ensure timely follow‑up of all incoming and outgoing supplier correspondence.

Leadership, Communication & Ethics

• Support capital project/program teams and align sourcing activities with business objectives.
• Promote open communication, collaboration, and formal communication processes across project teams.
• Maintain high integrity and adherence to corporate values, Code of Conduct, and information security policies.
• Facilitate project workshops (Risk, TCO, Cost Reduction).
• Extreme follow-up on open action items

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain or related field. 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sourcing and Contract Administration 
• Project Procurement Planning & Strategy Development 
• Understanding of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model including cost of acquisition, use/administration, maintenance, transaction processing, and disposal of a given item or service. 
• Understands the importance and value of ensuring well-developed statements of work 
• Experience in risk identification and risk management plan development 

     Desired

• CPSM or C.P.M. preferred
• Experience developing Strategic Sourcing Plans for large capital-intensive projects 
• Experience with developing Work Breakdown Structures including the ability to sub-divide the major project deliverables obtained from the contract documents, scope of work and historical contract data into smaller more manageable work packages. 
• Knowledge and experience with funding stage gate processes. 

Location & Travel

• Hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC (COC HQ) or Hickory, NC
• Up to 25% travel (primarily domestic, occasional international)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is   $80,738.00 - $111,015.00  assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

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