Supply Chain Management Specialist

Power the Future of HVAC: Supply Chain Management Specialist

Drive Innovation from Concept to Launch

Location: Charlotte, NC

Schedule: 1st shift 7am to 5pm (flex)

Payrate: $40 - $75.56

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in HVAC manufacturing to hire a Supply Chain Management Specialist who will play a critical role in bringing next-generation products-especially data center solutions-from concept to production. This role sits at the intersection of sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring supply chain strategies are seamlessly aligned with product design, cost targets, and launch timelines.

Your Impact & Day-to-Day Responsibilities

In this highly visible role, you'll manage both strategic and tactical sourcing activities that directly support new product development and launch:

• Integrate global and regional category sourcing strategies with program and platform deliverables

• Partner closely with engineering teams to ensure product designs align with sourcing strategies during concept and engineering sample phases

• Prepare and process RFQs, requisitions, and purchase orders to support prototype and pilot builds

• Project manage supplier activities for assigned commodities, ensuring program passport deliverables are met

• Represent the supply chain function on cross-functional program teams, delivering milestones on schedule and product cost at target

• Lead the smooth transition of sourcing and procurement activities to factory Purchasing and Materials teams

• Develop inventory stocking and logistics strategies for suppliers with extended lead times

• Execute and support cost-reduction initiatives and sourcing projects

• Collaborate with category teams to identify and qualify regional and alternate suppliers to strengthen supply chain resiliency

• Provide periodic leadership updates on supply chain deliverables and program status

What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree

• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or operations within an industrial manufacturing environment

• Proven experience managing sourcing and procurement activities for new product development

What Sets You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in the HVAC manufacturing industry

• Working knowledge of MRP systems, inventory management, factory assembly processes, and bills of material

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including management-level presentations

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, program-driven environment

• Technical understanding of commercial HVAC products-or the ability to learn quickly

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, follow-up, and follow-through

• Advanced quantitative and spreadsheet analysis skills

• Energetic, success-driven mindset with a collaborative approach

Ready to Build Smarter, More Resilient Supply Chains?

If you're passionate about sourcing strategy, product launches, and building resilient global supply chains-especially for data center applications- this is your opportunity . Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of HVAC manufacturing.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $75.56 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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