Buyer – Indirect Procurement (Corporate Services & Contracts)
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Buyer – Indirect Procurement to support enterprise-wide sourcing and supplier management initiatives within a Fortune 500 environment. This role will initially focus on contract portfolio reviews, supplier renegotiations, risk mitigation, and execution of new agreements across indirect spend categories.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cost optimization, strengthening supplier performance, improving contractual compliance, and supporting strategic procurement transformation initiatives. In addition to contract-focused responsibilities, the role will oversee procurement activities related to Corporate Services categories.

This position requires strong negotiation capabilities, cross-functional collaboration skills, financial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

 Key Responsibilities
Contract Review & Commercial Negotiations
•    Lead comprehensive reviews of existing supplier agreements to identify cost savings, commercial improvement opportunities, risk exposure, and service enhancements.
•    Execute supplier renegotiation strategies focused on pricing optimization, service-level improvements, payment terms, and contractual protections.
•    Draft, coordinate, and execute new supplier agreements in partnership with Legal, Finance, Risk, and business stakeholders.
•    Ensure supplier contracts align with corporate procurement policies, compliance requirements, and enterprise risk standards.
•    Support development and standardization of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and sourcing governance processes.
•    Monitor contract expiration timelines and proactively manage renewal strategies.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
•    Manage sourcing and procurement activities for Corporate Services categories, which may include: 
o    Facilities Services
o    Professional Services
o    HR & Benefits Services
o    Marketing & Communications
o    Travel & Fleet
o    Office Services
o    Temporary Labor
o    Financial & Administrative Services
•    Conduct RFx events, supplier evaluations, benchmarking analyses, and total cost of ownership assessments.
•    Identify and implement cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities.
•    Develop category strategies aligned with enterprise operational and financial objectives.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management
•    Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining competitive tension and commercial accountability.
•    Partner with business leaders to understand operational requirements and translate needs into sourcing strategies.
•    Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Accounts Payable, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Internal Audit and other teams as necessary.
•    Drive supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.

Analytics & Operational Excellence
•    Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to support procurement decision-making.
•    Support procurement transformation initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement efforts.
•    Maintain accurate procurement documentation and sourcing records within procurement systems and contract repositories.
•    Ensure adherence to SOX controls, procurement governance standards, and company policies.
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Qualifications
Required
•    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Procurement, or related field.
•    5+ years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, or strategic purchasing experience within a corporate environment.
•    Strong experience negotiating indirect procurement agreements and commercial terms.
•    Demonstrated experience managing supplier contract reviews, renewals, and renegotiations.
•    Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/procurement systems.
Preferred
•    Experience supporting Corporate Services procurement categories.
•    Familiarity with sourcing tools and procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar systems.
•    Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
•    Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent.
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Core Competencies
•    Commercial Negotiation
•    Strategic Sourcing
•    Contract Management
•    Supplier Relationship Management
•    Financial & Spend Analysis
•    Risk Mitigation
•    Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence
•    Process Improvement
•    Executive Communication
•    Project Management
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Success Metrics
•    Contract savings and cost avoidance
•    Supplier performance improvements
•    Reduction in contract risk exposure
•    On-time contract renewals and executions
•    Procurement cycle time improvements
•    Stakeholder satisfaction
•    Compliance to procurement policies and governance standards
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Work Environment
•    High degree of cross-functional collaboration
•    Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously
•    Office-based environment with some flexibilty

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required. 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: 
No

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