Indirect Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

The Indirect Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for indirect spend categories, with a focus on intake management, supplier engagement, contract support for agreements, and negotiations. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient, and value-driven procurement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Intake & Stakeholder Support

· Manage procurement intake requests through designated tools, inboxes, and tracking systems.

· Act as the first point of contact for indirect procurement requests, ensuring completeness and compliance with procurement policies.

· Guide stakeholders on procurement processes, timelines, and documentation requirements.

· Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with vendors.

Sourcing & Purchasing

· Support sourcing activities for indirect goods and services, including RFQs/RFPs where applicable.

· Analyze existing agreements to identify cost-saving opportunities, usage trends, and inefficiencies.

· Manage procurement of low-to-medium complexity spend categories and agreements.

· Ensure competitive pricing, value optimization, and adherence to company procurement standards.

· Generate purchase orders, process requisitions with vendors, and manage order follow-ups.

· Other duties as assigned.

Contract & Agreement Support

· Review, redline, and manage indirect procurement agreements.

· Apply basic contract knowledge to identify commercial and legal risks.

· Redline standard commercial terms (e.g., payment terms, SLAs, termination, liability) using approved templates and playbooks.

· Collaborate with Legal and senior procurement team members for escalations or non-standard terms.

Negotiation & Supplier Management

· Lead or support commercial negotiations with suppliers, focusing on pricing, service levels, and contract terms.

· Maintain professional supplier relationships and resolve commercial issues.

· Ensure suppliers meet contractual and performance expectations.

Tracking & Reporting

· Maintain accurate procurement trackers, including intake logs, agreement trackers, and spend records.

· Provide status updates and basic reporting on procurement activity and cycle times.

Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· 3-6 years of experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or related roles.

· Experience leading RFQs/RFPs and supplier negotiations.

· Prior experience working with procurement intake tools, contract trackers, or CLM / P2P systems.

· Experience managing low-medium complexity spend categories independently.

· Basic knowledge of commercial and contract terms.

· Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

· Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This is a hybrid work environment. Team members are expected to work three days a week in the corporate office and two days a week in the home office.