Indirect Purchasing Specialist

Sr. Sourcing Specialist-Indirect Materials

Seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead Indirect procurement with emphasis on Capex, MRO, and Logistics. This role requires a strong sourcing professional who brings solid process knowledge yet can operate effectively in a fluid, evolving environment. The ideal candidate will help strengthen procurement procedures, drive policy development, and build alignment across Finance, Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Part of the global sourcing team supporting the sourcing of cluster of indirect procurement categories at a global and regional level, including: MRO, factory materials, goods and services, capital equipment, utilities, professional services, etc..

· Supports new supplier development and leads cost reduction and CapEx purchasing projects across the categories assigned at a global and regional level.

· Serves as an extension of the core team that implements best practice standardization in terms of sourcing processes, procurement market strategies, supplier strategies and risk mitigation.

· Maintains subject matter understanding specific to assigned categories: procurement market, commodity markets, cost driver and risk mitigation.

· Supports Strategic Sourcing Managers to source products and services, assist supplier audits, negotiate tooling and pricing, write contracts, perform value analysis to ensure supplier contract and timeline compliance.

· Assist in improving supplier performance metrics and scorecards.

· Working within the category cluster/team, this role is responsible for executing projects, analysis, and necessary tasks to deliver the team’s sourcing strategy to key stakeholders that includes engineering, sales, operations, quality etc.

· Lead assigned analysis, projects, and execute actions in order to make improvements in total cost including terms, freight, unit cost, quality improvement and inventory reduction.

· Analyze and report on global commodity indexes and macro-environment trends to ensure uninterrupted flow of product at current or better cost.

· Visit suppliers for continuous improvement and project execution in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing Manager.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field
• CPIM and or equivalent professional certification will be an advantage
• Travel Requirements – 10% domestic

Ideal Candidate:

A hands-on, adaptable sourcing expert who can balance daily execution with process development—helping elevate procurement maturity while delivering immediate value.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30 hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.