Engineering Jobs in Union Georgia

Ninyo & Moore, a SOCOTEC Company, is seeking an experienced Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead a new division in Atlanta, Georgia as General Manager and Principal-in-Charge. This role combines technical leadership, business development, and team management to drive operational and financial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee division operations, budgets, and workload planning
• Serve as Principal-in-Charge on major projects, providing technical oversight and quality review
• Mentor and guide project managers and technical staff
• Manage client relationships, contracts, and project deliverables
• Track KPIs, financial performance, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Support business development and strategic growth initiatives

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Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience managing engineering projects and teams.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in geotechnical design software.
• Ability to visit field sites as needed; valid driver’s license required.

Location: This person must be based in North, GA or the metro Atlanta area.

About Us:

SOLMAX is a leading provider of innovative geosynthetic solutions in the geotextile and geomembrane industry. Our products play a crucial role in various applications, including civil engineering, environmental protection, and construction projects. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality materials to our customers while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.

Position Overview:

As an Indirect Category Manager in the Geotextile and Geomembrane Industry at SOLMAX, you will have a vital role in overseeing the procurement and management of all indirect materials and services that support our operations. We are searching for an initiative-taking and experienced professional who can leverage their expertise in category management, negotiation, and knowledge of the geosynthetics market to optimize indirect spend categories and contribute to our ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Management: Assis in designing, developing and implementation of comprehensive category strategies for all indirect spend categories, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and targets.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships across various indirect categories, focusing on cost efficiency, quality improvement, and innovation.
• Negotiation: Utilize strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with indirect category suppliers while maintaining quality standards.
• Contract Management: Strong contract management expertise, with firsthand experience in redlining, editing, and negotiating terms and conditions to protect the business and ensure favorable outcomes.
• KPI’s: Establish reporting mechanisms to track and realize savings.
• Cost Optimization: Implement cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to enhance cost competitiveness across indirect categories.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape related to indirect categories to make informed decisions.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with indirect materials and services to ensure operational continuity.
• Quality Assurance: Collaborate with relevant teams to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of services and materials within the indirect categories.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements for indirect procurement.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance or relevant field

Experience:

• A minimum of 5+ years of indirect category management experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Exceptionally strong negotiation skills and a proven record of successfully negotiating favorable agreements in indirect categories.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software, Spend Analytics, Excel, Tableau, Power BI and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective communication and people skills. Proven history of leading cross functional teams
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards.
• Experience in ERP platforms: Dynamics365, SAP, AS400 is a plus.

Indirect Categories Managed (Candidate NEEDS to have experience with the following):

• Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)
• Utilities
• Temporary Labor
• Capital Expenditures
• Leasing Agreements

Senior Java Engineer - (Full-Time)

InRhythm is a leading modern product consultancy and digital innovation firm with a mission to make a dent in the digital economy. Founded in 2002, InRhythm is currently engaged by Fortune 50 enterprises to bring their next generation of digital products and platforms to market. InRhythm has helped hundreds of teams launch mission-critical products that have created a positive impact worth billions of dollars.

InRhythm’s unique capabilities of Product Innovation and Platform Modernization services are the most sought-after. The InRhythm team of A+ thought leaders don’t just “get an assignment,” they join the company to do what they love. It’s that passion that has helped us grow rapidly and consistently deliver on our commitment to helping clients develop better, faster, and in rhythm.

What We Do At InRhythm

We bring enterprises' most urgent, important products to market with high-velocity, high- quality and 10x impact. We enable innovative cultures by coaching teams with the right mix and maturity of modern tools, methods, and thought leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an evolving team. InRhythm clients include a broad range of highly visible and recognizable customers, including, but not limited to:

• Goldman Sachs
• Fidelity
• Morgan Stanley
• Mastercard

From greenfield to tier-one builds, our clients look to us to deliver their mission-critical projects related to product strategy, design, cloud native applications, as well as mobile and web development. The projects we work on literally change the world. They change the way we live, work, and think in a positive way.

We are looking for a Senior Java Engineer:

As a Senior Java Engineer, you will work with lead-level and fellow senior-level engineers to architect and implement solutions that enable customers to get the most out of what the client can offer. In this role, you will develop performant and robust Java applications while supplying the continued evaluation and advancement of web technologies in the organization.

At InRhythm, you will:

• Work on a high-velocity scrum team
• Work with clients to come up with solutions to real-world problems
• Architect and implement scalable end-to-end Web applications
• Help team lead facilitate development processes
• Provide estimates and milestones for features/stories
• Work with your mentor to learn and grow and mentor less experienced engineers
• Contribute to the growth of InRhythm via interviewing and architecting

What you bring to the table:

• 5+ years of Java development within an enterprise-level domain
• Java 8 (11 preferred) features like lambda expressions, Stream API, CompletableFuture, etc.
• Skilled with low-latency, high volume application development
• Team will need expertise in CI/CD, and shift left testing
• Nice to have Golang and/or Rust
• Experienced with asynchronous programming, multithreading, implementing APIs, and Microservices, including Spring Boot
• Proficiency with SQL
• Experience with data sourcing, data modeling and data enrichment
• Experience with Systems Design & CI/CD pipelines
• Cloud computing, preferably AWS
• Solid verbal and written communication and consultant/client-facing skills are a must. As a true consultant, you are a self-starter who takes initiative.
• Solid experience with at least two (preferably more) of the following:
• Kafka (Core Concepts, Replication & Reliability, Kafka Internals, Infrastructure & Control, Data Retention and Durability)
• MongoDB
• Sonar
• Jenkins
• Oracle DB, Sybase IQ, DB2
• Drools or any rules engine experience
• CMS tools like Adobe AEM
• Search tools like Algolia, ElasticSearch or Solr
• Spark

Core Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Java (5+ years enterprise experience) – Strong expertise in Java 8/11 features (Streams, Lambda, CompletableFuture, Multithreading)
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot – Microservices, REST APIs, dependency injection
• Git – Version control and collaborative development workflows
• Kibana – Log monitoring, observability, troubleshooting production systems
• Bash – Shell scripting, automation, deployment support

What makes you stand out from the pack:

• Payments or Asset/Wealth Management experience
• Mature server development and knowledge of frameworks, preferably Spring
• Enterprise experience working and building enterprise products, long term tenure at enterprise-level organizations, experience working with a remote team, and being an avid practitioner in their craft
• You have pushed code into production and have deployed multiple products to market, but are missing the visibility of a small team within a large enterprise technology environment.
• You enjoy coaching junior engineers, but want to remain hands-on with code.
• Open to work hybrid - 3 days per week from office

Why Be an InRhythmer?

People at InRhythm are entrepreneurs and innovators at heart and problem solvers who find new ways to overcome challenges. InRhythm continues to evolve and grow – and is now prepared to accelerate “scale” with the addition of this role to our community.

We’ve been named an Inc. 5000 Hall of Fame Fastest Growing Company for 9 years, Deloitte Fast 500 company for 5 years, and Consulting Magazine Fastest Growing Company winner several years in a row. If you’re looking forward to working with awesome colleagues in a high- growth environment and tight-knit community, we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

At InRhythm we believe in building a better workplace. When you join our team, you can expect a number of work/life benefits:

• Comprehensive and customizable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Scalable PTO
• Reimbursements for personalized birthday experiences
• Social and Flexible Work Environment
• Weekly Happy Hours and Cultural Events to get to know your team
• Media Streaming, Book, and Fitness Allowances

Job Title – Lead Data Engineer

Please note this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

About the role

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, building, and operating scalable, cloud‑native data platforms supporting batch and streaming use cases, with strong focus on governance, performance, and reliability. You will be a valued member of the Data Engineering team and work collaboratively with cross‑functional engineering, cloud, and architecture stakeholders.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and operate scalable cloud‑native data platforms supporting batch and streaming workloads with strong governance, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and operate data systems on AWS, Azure, and GCP, designing cloud‑native, scalable, and cost‑efficient data solutions.
• Build modern data architectures including data lakes, data lakehouses, and data hubs, with strong understanding of ingestion patterns, data governance, data modeling, observability, and platform best practices.
• Develop data ingestion and collection pipelines using Kafka and AWS Glue; work with modern storage formats such as Apache Iceberg and Parquet.
• Design and develop real‑time streaming pipelines using Kafka, Flink, or similar streaming frameworks, with understanding of event‑driven architectures and low‑latency data processing.
• Perform data transformation and modeling using SQL‑based frameworks and orchestration tools such as dbt, AWS Glue, and Airflow, including Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) and schema evolution.
• Use Apache Spark extensively for large‑scale data transformations across batch and streaming workloads.

Work model

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Atlanta, GA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What you need to have to be considered

• Hands‑on experience developing and operating data systems on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Proven ability to design cloud‑native, scalable, and cost‑efficient data solutions.
• Experience building data lakes, data lakehouses, and data hubs with strong understanding of ingestion patterns, governance, modeling, observability, and platform best practices.
• Expertise in data ingestion and collection using Kafka and AWS Glue, with experience in Apache Iceberg and Parquet.
• Strong experience designing and developing real‑time streaming pipelines using Kafka, Flink, or similar streaming frameworks.
• Deep expertise in data transformation and modeling using SQL‑based frameworks and orchestration tools including dbt, AWS Glue, and Airflow, with knowledge of SCD and schema evolution.
• Extensive experience using Apache Spark for large‑scale batch and streaming data transformations.

These will help you stand out

• Experience with event‑driven architectures and low‑latency data processing.
• Strong understanding of schema evolution, SCD modeling, and modern data modeling concepts.
• Experience with Apache Iceberg, Parquet, and modern ingestion/storage patterns.
• Strong knowledge of observability, governance, and platform best practices.
• Ability to partner effectively with cloud, architecture, and engineering teams.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until March 17, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $81,000 - $135,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Role: Cyber Security Architect – Linux, Ansible & Terraform

Location: Silver Spring, MD , DC, Techwood, ATL – Onsite

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

• Implement design reviews to evaluate security controls

• Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance the security posture of WBD

• Build and / or manage enterprise security platforms effectively

• Communicate effectively across all levels of management to articulate WBD security goals and vision.

• Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance the security posture of WBD

• Build and / or manage enterprise security platforms effectively (SAAS, on premise or in Cloud)

• Communicate effectively across all levels of management to articulate WBD security goals and vision.

• Have a team player mentality; strive to contribute to team cohesion however can work independently if the need arises

• Plan, design, engineer and implement security-related technologies

• Understanding technical security issues, their implications within WBD business units and able to effectively communicate them to management and other business leaders.

• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain security infrastructure – including software and hardware in cloud environments, as well as on-premises.

• Conduct security audits and assessments to regularly determine the effectiveness of security platforms and identify areas of improvement.

• Host and operating systems hardening, auditing, monitoring and logging with appropriate security controls and best practices while meeting security best practices and business goals

• Research and explore emerging security technologies and determine their appropriate use within the company.

• Prepare, document, and create standard operating procedures and protocols.

• Crosstrain and mentor other team members as needed

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) Implementing advanced cyber security technology in a complex environment

a. 5+ years of experience; Hands-on experience in security engineering, hands-on experience in building, designing, and maintaining enterprise security tools.

2) Scripting experience (using Python, Go, or other equivalent languages)

a. 5+ years of experience.

3) Hands-on Experience with automation technologies

a. 3+ Years of experience; Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.

4) Linux Experience.

a. 5+ years of experience; Ability to construct and maintain complex network infrastructures.

Technology requirements:

• Engineer and administer security platforms including SIEM/SOAR systems, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, anomaly detection, and cloud analysis.

• Experience in managing the Brinqa vulnerability management platform and experience with Groovy programming language

• Must have 5+ years of scripting experience (using Python or other equivalent languages)

• Hands-on Experience in public cloud infrastructures like AWS (Amazon Web Services)

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

1) Security and Cloud certifications are a plus. (CISSP, Splunk Admin, AWS Solution architect).

2) Media/entertainment or distributed global network experience.

Soft Skills

1) Hands-on technical experience with networking and computing system architectures, specifically, the security aspects thereof.

2) Thorough understanding of information security principles, techniques, principles, policy frameworks, and best practices

3) Hands-on technical experience with compliance and regulatory frameworks and how they affect architecture designs and review

Safety Manager — Data Center Construction (Owner’s Representative)

Position Overview

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) is seeking an experienced Safety Manager to support mission-critical data center construction projects in an Owner’s Representative capacity. This role provides project-level safety leadership during core and shell construction phases, working closely with General Contractors to ensure effective implementation and adherence to established safety management systems and client standards.

The successful candidate will operate as a trusted advisor and safety leader — combining deep technical safety knowledge with strong relationship-building skills and practical field execution. This position requires a professional who can influence without authority, navigate complex construction environments, and maintain a proactive risk-management approach.

This is a long-term assignment (estimated 12 months) with potential for extension.

Project Scope

• Serve as the site-level Owner’s Representative supporting the construction management team.
• Work alongside General Contractors across multiple sites and phases to ensure adherence to established safety standards and programs.
• Conduct daily site observations, risk assessments, and field engagement within active construction zones.
• Evaluate implementation and effectiveness of contractor safety management systems.
• Perform site walks, reporting, safety reviews, and coordination meetings across project locations.
• Support safety performance tracking using Procore reporting systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess construction activities to verify compliance with client safety expectations and applicable regulations.
• Provide professional safety guidance while maintaining productive working relationships with GC leadership, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Review and provide feedback on JHAs/JSAs and risk mitigation strategies.
• Identify hazards proactively and recommend practical, operations-friendly solutions.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Deliver clear safety communication to craft teams, field supervision, and executive stakeholders.
• Maintain professional documentation, reporting, and performance metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Active safety certification such as CHST, OHST, CSP, or equivalent.
• Proven experience supporting core and shell construction projects.
• Experience working in an Owner’s Representative or client-facing oversight role strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated stability and progression in previous roles.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across multiple organizations.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Strong computer proficiency (Word, Excel, reporting platforms such as Procore).
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline AND minimum three (3) years in construction safety leadership roles; OR
• Five (5)+ years of relevant safety management experience in industrial, civil, mission-critical, or technology construction environments.

Work Schedule & Expectations

• Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Overtime is rare and only expected under exceptional circumstances.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend or night work may be required based on project needs.
• Preference for locally sourced candidates.

Tools & Requirements

• PPE (vest, hard hat, safety glasses) provided onsite; consultants must provide safety footwear.
• Candidate must supply a working laptop capable of professional reporting and communication.
• Safety reporting platform utilized: Procore.

We are seeking a well-rounded professional who demonstrates:

• Core Safety Expertise: Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction risk management.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify hazards others miss and focus on root cause.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Practical solutions that support safe productivity.
• Clear Communication: Ability to simplify complex requirements for diverse audiences.
• Adaptability: Communicates effectively from executive leadership to field craft.
• Moral Courage: Willingness to hold the line when safety decisions matter most.
• Proactive Vision: Prevents incidents through trend analysis and forward thinking.
• Coaching Leadership: Develops teams through mentorship and engagement.
• Resilience: Maintains professionalism during high-pressure situations.

This role is primarily onsite.

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering technical projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role serves as the bridge between internal technical teams and client stakeholders to ensure clear communication, strong execution, and high customer satisfaction.

The TPM will manage multiple concurrent projects such as infrastructure upgrades, Microsoft 365 migrations, security initiatives, onboarding/offboarding, network changes, and other managed service deliverables.

In addition to project delivery, the TPM will support pre-sales efforts for new clients and help identify adjacent service opportunities during project execution. This includes participating in discovery calls, assisting with scoping and Statements of Work (SOWs), and partnering with sales and technical leadership to ensure smooth handoffs from sales to delivery. The TPM plays a key role in driving consistent project execution while supporting client growth through proactive planning and solution alignment.

Technical Project Manager Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technical projects from kickoff through closeout
• Define project scope, timeline, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and status reporting
• Ensure tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed by technical resources
• Coordinate project execution across engineering, service desk, and vendors

Client Communication & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for project communication

• Run client kickoff meetings, recurring project check-ins, and closeout meetings
• Provide clear updates on progress, risks, changes, and next steps
• Set expectations and proactively manage scope changes
• Maintain a professional, confident, and customer-first presence

Technical Coordination

• Translate business needs into technical requirements and workstreams
• Partner with engineers to validate design, approach, and implementation steps
• Coordinate change windows, downtime, and user communications
• Ensure documentation is captured for support handoff and operational readiness

Risk, Issue, and Change Management

• Identify and escalate risks early
• Track issues to resolution and ensure accountability across teams
• Manage project changes through clear documentation and approval
• Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied to future work

Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate project notes, documentation, and artifacts
• Track project financials (time, materials, vendor costs) where applicable
• Support internal process improvement, templates, and repeatable playbooks
• Align delivery to company standards and client SLAs

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in IT, MSP, or technical services
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, networking, and endpoint management
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead meetings, drive accountability, and manage client expectations

Technical Project Manager Preferred Qualifications

• MSP experience strongly preferred
• Experience with tools such as ConnectWise Manage, Autotask, Jira, , Asana, or Smartsheet
• Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Defender, and modern security concepts
• Experience coordinating vendors (ISP, copier/printer, cabling, security systems, etc.)
• PMP, CAPM, ITIL, or similar certifications a plus

Core Competencies

• Execution and follow-through
• Client-first mindset
• Clear communication and professionalism
• Ability to simplify complex technical topics
• Strong prioritization and time management
• Calm under pressure; solution-oriented
• Team coordination and accountability

Success Measures (KPIs)

• Projects delivered on time and within scope
• Client satisfaction and clear communication
• Reduced escalations due to proactive planning
• Accurate documentation and smooth handoffs to Tech 1 and Escalation team
• Improved consistency and predictability in delivery

Project Manager Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Project Manager to join their growing construction team in Georgia. In this role, you will oversee projects from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to drive successful project outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

Project Manager Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from pre-construction planning through final closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost controls
• Coordinate with field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and design partners
• Review contracts, drawings, and specifications to ensure project compliance
• Oversee change orders, forecasting, and monthly project reporting
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively solving issues
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality control, and company procedures
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting systems
• Represent the organization with professionalism and accountability throughout the project lifecycle

Project Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience managing commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects
• Experience in water/wastewater or heavy civil construction
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, and cost control
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (P6 experience a plus)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Results-driven, proactive, and capable of working independently or as part of a team

Why Join This Client?

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Stable project pipeline with long-term growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment with experienced leadership
• Exposure to complex and rewarding infrastructure and construction projects
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on high-visibility work

For immediate consideration, please submit a resume to Kyle Meyer outlining relevant experience and qualifications.

Now Hiring: Sourcing Manager – This leadership role reports to NAPA’s Director of Sourcing

NAPA Auto Parts Corporate Headquarters (Atlanta/Smyrna, GA)

Onsite: 4 days/week - No Relocation- Local Candidates Only

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in global sourcing (international supplier management, cost modeling, compliance, direct imports)
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred
• If no automotive background, must have both true global sourcing experience, and retail merchandising experience (working with merchants, building programs, bringing products to market)

COMPANY INFORMATION - In May 2025, NAPA proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary, reinforcing its commitment to leading the automotive aftermarket. NAPA distributes more than 800,000 automotive replacement parts, accessories, and service items—both NAPA branded and key national brands—throughout the U.S. With 20,000+ employees, NAPA is widely recognized for quality parts, service, and expertise, serving retail and commercial customers across all domestic and foreign vehicle models through its stores and distribution centers.

NAPA’s parent company, Genuine Parts Company (GPC), established in 1928, is a global leader in automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. GPC’s Automotive Parts Group operates across North America, Europe, and Australasia, while the Industrial Parts Group serves the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australasia. Together, they power a network of 10,700+ locations in 17 countries supported by over 63,000 teammates.

GPC reported record 2024 revenues of $23.5 billion and net earnings of $904 million. The company has paid a cash dividend every year since 1948 and has increased its dividend for 69 consecutive years, with a 3% increase approved for 2025— underscoring its strong financial performance and long-term stability.

GPC’s culture is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where all employees are respected, valued, and supported with equal opportunities to grow. Learn more at IMPACT - NAPA, a trusted Fortune 200 industry leader with over 100 years of innovation and operational excellence, continues to set the standard in supply chain performance and global sourcing. This Sourcing Manager role is a critical driver of our direct import strategy, leading cost-saving initiatives, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing across a global supplier network. With strong cross-functional influence, this role ensures alignment between procurement, logistics, inventory, and international teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results. It is a high-impact position that demands strategic thinking, global execution, and continuous improvement to strengthen our competitive edge. We are looking for a results-oriented, analytically driven professional to lead sourcing strategies that deliver measurable value across a dynamic and growing global supply chain.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -The Sourcing Manager at NAPA Auto Parts plays a vital role in leading the strategic sourcing and management of the direct imports categories portfolio. This high-impact position is responsible for developing long-term sourcing strategies, executing RFPs, driving supplier negotiations, and ensuring strong supplier performance to support cost savings, supply continuity, and business growth. This role requires a collaborative, data-savvy, and results-driven professional capable of working across internal teams and international supplier networks. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated multi-category sourcing experience.

Key responsibilities include:

▪ Develop and manage a 3-year sourcing strategy aligned with business goals and market trends; bring global sourcing expertise to manage international supplier networks

▪ Lead supplier relationship management for direct import products and develop negotiation strategies to build long-term supplier partnerships

▪ Drive continuous improvement in cost, supplier value, and product quality

▪ Design and execute global strategic sourcing initiatives (RFPs, market analysis, negotiations, supplier selection); evaluate supplier capabilities using industry cost models; conduct supplier performance reviews to ensure accountability and improvement

▪ Implement supplier contracts through collaboration with cross functional teams

▪ Achieve cost reductions through efficiencies, scale, and supplier performance

▪ Collaborate across Procurement, Engineering, Category, Pricing, Buying, Logistics, and Global Sourcing Teams ▪ Ensure supplier compliance with policies, trade laws, and performance standards ▪ Use tools such as Excel, COUPA CSO, Wrike, D365, and Power Bi or similar platforms for data-driven decisions

▪ Communicate proactively with domestic and international suppliers to minimize risk

▪ Analyze industry trends to identify sourcing risks and opportunities

▪ Approve supplier lists for bid processes to ensure competitive sourcing

▪ Apply a solid understanding of the sourcing process and supply chain

▪ Negotiate effectively and build strong supplier relationships

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - We are seeking a high-energy Sourcing Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings 3+ years of experience in global sourcing within the automotive industry, with a proven ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and tactical levels. If no automotive background, candidate must have both true global sourcing experience, and retail merchandising experience.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional negotiation skills and a demonstrated track record of managing complex categories, delivering meaningful cost savings, and building robust global supplier strategies.

The professional skills we seek include:

▪ Expertise in executing RFPs and managing supplier relationships, especially within direct imports

▪ Proficiency in sourcing tools such as COUPA, D365, Wrike, Excel, and Power BI or similar platforms ▪ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills

▪ Ability to manage supplier negotiations and long-term strategic agreements

▪ Experience collaborating with procurement, quality, logistics, and international teams

▪ Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet aggressive deadlines

▪ Knowledge of trade policy, compliance standards, and supplier contract terminology

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS - A strategic, analytical, and relationship-oriented professional who thrives in a cross-functional environment and brings a proactive approach to global sourcing. The ideal candidate will balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution, demonstrate strong negotiation skills, and foster collaborative supplier partnerships that drive value and performance. This requires a unique personality with strong emotional intelligence and who is:

▪ Influential and collaborative across multiple departments and stakeholders; an active listener to understand needs and drive effective solutions

▪ Organized and deadline-driven who is self-directed and reliable under minimal supervision

▪ Comfortable asking tough questions and challenging norms who will take initiative and demonstrate a self-starter mentality

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering

COMPENSATION - NAPA offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a base salary and bonus program.

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Perform basic installation and maintenance of components used in campus heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and related equipment including chilled water, refrigeration, air compressor, gas heater, air drier, fume hoods, and pumps. Assignments typically require HVAC journeyman level skills. This position will interact with on a consistent basis with: maintenance supervision and staff, building managers and vendors. This position typically will advise and counsel: maintenance workers. This position will supervise: NA

Job Duty 1 -
Install, repair, replace, operate, maintain, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing component used in HVAC.

Job Duty 2 -
Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.

Job Duty 3 -
Troubleshoot pneumatic, electrical, and digital controls.

Job Duty 4 -
May require purchase and accounting for HVAC related parts and materials.

Job Duty 5 -
May require working with specialized computer applications.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience
Two years of job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
State of Georgia Unrestricted HVAC License

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or two years college course work

SKILLS
This job requires journeyman level knowledge and skills for installing and maintaining compressors, fans, bearings, belts, dampers, motors, starters, controls, 208, 200, and 460 service, 24 volt-DC service, coils and piping. Position requires the ability to read prints, drawings, and schematics via paper copies and computerized software systems. In addition, the job requires ability to operate machine tools, motor vehicles (may include forklift), hand/power tools, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. The position requires the ability to troubleshoot and to sequence tasks for specific assignments.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade: C7
Pay Range $21.20/hr -$28.83/hr
Salary will commensurate with experience and education
Location: Atlanta, GA

Shift Monday - Friday 7:55am to 4:25pm

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening