Indirect Procurement Specialist

KION Group•Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Dematic is looking for an Indirect Procurement Specialist to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position requires you to act as a catalyst to driving value, efficiency, and partnership across our North American sites. You will coordinate the full procurement lifecycle for indirect materials and services. You will collaborate closely with internal partners and lead sourcing and negotiations. You will make sure supply is reliable and costs remain competitive. As part of this position, you will complete RFQs and RFPs, manage purchase requisitions and orders in SAP, and take ownership of supplier coordination and contract administration. You will actively identify savings and cost‑avoidance opportunities, coordinate local sourcing strategies in collaboration with area and category teams, and continuously improve procurement processes and systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive procurement professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing outcomes, and making a visible impact in a global manufacturing environment. We offer: Career Development Competitive Compensation and Benefits Pay Transparency Global Opportunities Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
5 years of demonstrated procurement experience preferred.
Experience in indirect procurement or category procurement, ideally within a manufacturing environment
Proven success in supplier negotiations and contract management at local and international levels
Strong communication, teamwork, and presentation skills
An analytical, organized approach with the ability to manage priorities effectively
Solid understanding of SAP and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

Own the indirect procurement budget and supplier relationships allocated for North America
Process purchase requests and convert them into purchase orders using SAP
Lead solicitation processes, assess supplier bids, develop comparisons, and present sourcing recommendations
Negotiate contracts and handle supplier agreements to support cost, quality, and service goals
Develop and implement local category and sub‑category strategies coordinating closely with regional and category departments
Identify and deliver opportunities for reducing expenses and avoiding costs through spend analysis and supplier negotiations
Maintain contract transparency by reviewing terms, conditions, and validity on a regular basis
Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and ways of working