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.
We’re 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

• Bachelor’s 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.

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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 Lowe’s Foods, earned fuel rewards at Kroger, or just paid for purchases at retailers such as Walmart, Michaels, Carrefour, The Gap, Calvin Klein, Boots, Cencosud, BJ’s, or Costco?  These are just a few examples of our in-store solutions and impressive customer base that made us the world's 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, let’s 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 benefits@toshibagcs.com 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, we’re 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).  We’re 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)