Indirect Sourcing Specialist

• Position Summary
• The Indirect Category Sourcing Specialist supports the development and execution of sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, professional services, logistics, travel, marketing, and other non-production goods and services. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and ensure continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities

• •Support category strategy development for assigned indirect spend areas
• •Conduct spend analysis, market research, and supplier assessments
• •Lead or support RFx activities, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes
• •Evaluate supplier proposals using commercial, operational, and risk criteria
• •Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and contract conditions
• •Partner with stakeholders across operations, finance, legal, IT, HR, and other functions to understand business requirements
• •Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value improvement opportunities
• •Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews
• •Help manage contracts, renewals, and compliance with procurement policies
• •Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and issue resolution
• •Track sourcing pipeline, savings results, and category performance metrics
• •Ensure sourcing activities align with company ethics, sustainability, and risk management requirements

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
• •3–6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or category management
• •Experience sourcing indirect categories such as services, IT, facilities, MRO, or general corporate spend
• •Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation
• •Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and cost modelling
• •Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• •Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• •Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and sourcing/procurement tools

Preferred Qualifications

• •Experience in a global or matrixed organization
• •Familiarity with supplier risk management and procurement compliance
• •Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPM
• •Experience with e-sourcing platforms and contract lifecycle tools
• •Background in manufacturing or industrial environments

Key Competencies

• •Strategic thinking
• •Negotiation
• •Supplier relationship management
• •Data analysis
• •Business acumen
• •Cross-functional collaboration
• •Problem-solving
• •Attention to detail
• •Results orientation