Procurement Specialist III

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is seeking a Procurement Specialist III. The Specialist manages and continuously improves the assigned categories of spend. Collaborate with a cross-functional team of sourcing operations technical finance and other key colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives develop sourcing strategies negotiate contracts support spend controls and manage preferred supplier relationships.
Were looking for a seasoned procurement professional to lead sourcing initiatives manage supplier relationships and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

The Specialist Supports the execution of global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers that meet key business needs and category management goals

The Specialist will prepare contracts for execution in accordance with TGCS standards policies and procedures will take an active role in driving contract management risk management stakeholder management and supplier management in all contract endeavors. The applicant will also develop and maintain relationships with peers legal finance and other internal stakeholders across the TGCS business area and with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
• Proven expertise in contract lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing and category management experience.

Areas of Expertise & Special Skills

• Strategic sourcing and category management for goods and/or services.
• Contract negotiation and lifecycle management including renewals and amendments.
• Strong understanding of legal and commercial terms (e.g. intellectual property indemnification warranties liability confidentiality).
• Supplier performance benchmarking and data-driven analysis.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with legal finance engineering and operations teams.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance risk management and governance frameworks.

Key Competencies

1. Strategic and analytical thinking.
2. Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
3. Supplier relationship management and influencing capabilities.
4. Strong financial and cost analysis acumen.
5. Commitment to process improvement and operational excellence.

Supplier Relationship Management

1. Serve as the primary liaison between TGCS and logistics/service providers.
2. Manage ongoing supplier relationships and performance metrics.
3. Resolve invoicing licensing and compliance issues while maintaining service continuity.
4. Track renewals monitor service levels and ensure adherence to contract obligations.

About the Company:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a dynamic billion-dollar global company based in Research Triangle Park NC providing retail store solutions to your favorite brands. Have you ever been in a hurry and made use of the self-checkout at Lowes Foods earned fuel rewards at Kroger or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart Michaels Carrefour The Gap Calvin Klein Boots Cencosud BJs or Costco These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the worlds installed market share leader.

The nature of retail is changing quickly so if you share our Together Commerce vision of a seamless two-way participatory shopping experience lets get together to drive the new economy.

**Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including the following:**

Group health coverage (medical dental & vision)

Employee Assistance Programs

Company provided life insurance

Employee discounts

Generous paid holiday schedule paid vacation & sick/personal days

EEO:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to age ancestry color religious creed disability marital status medical condition genetic information military or veteran status national origin race sex gender gender identity gender expression and sexual orientation or any other protected factor. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email to request an accommodation

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION:

We at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions firmly believe that our people are an integral part to the success of our customers. Furthermore were committed to Diversity Equity and Inclusion for all our people as highlighted by our 5 Core Principles (Create Outreach Foster Belonging Unleash Opportunity Diverse Cultural Engagement and Culture of Transparency). Were passionate about our customers the retail industry and becoming a more responsible company as we help create a brighter future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)