Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement

Carboline•Beachwood, OH

4h•$76,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indirect Procurement Sourcing Specialist develops and executes sourcing strategies for indirect materials and services that support business operations. The role partners with internal stakeholders to identify cost-reduction, supplier-consolidation, process-improvement, and risk-mitigation opportunities while meeting quality, service, and compliance requirements. The specialist acts as a liaison between suppliers and business functions and creates value through strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Assigned spending categories may include maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), facilities, professional services, IT, logistics, travel, and corporate services. The position is hybrid, with at least two days per week in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management.
Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and data analysis tools.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Familiarity with spend analytics, e-sourcing platforms, and contract management systems.
Knowledge of supplier performance management and category strategy development.

Nice To Haves

Indirect sourcing experience.
Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or CPM.
Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spending categories, including MRO, facilities, professional services, IT, logistics, travel, and corporate services.
Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify qualified suppliers and emerging market opportunities.
Lead competitive bidding processes, including requests for information (RFI), quotations (RFQ), and proposals (RFP).
Analyze spending data to identify savings opportunities, categorize initiatives, and track optimization efforts.
Drive supplier consolidation and standardization to improve efficiency and purchasing-volume leverage.
Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, service levels, and commercial agreements.
Develop and maintain supplier relationships to support continuity of supply and service excellence.
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, scorecards, and periodic business reviews.
Resolve supplier issues involving quality, delivery, invoicing, and contractual obligations.
Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and compliance monitoring, and collaborate with Legal on contract compliance.
Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Facilities, and other functions to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives.
Provide procurement guidance and support to internal stakeholders throughout the purchasing process.
Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute sourcing projects and achieve cost-savings goals.
Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and best practices are followed.
Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value-creation opportunities.
Track sourcing project performance and report savings achievements.
Support procurement process improvements and digital procurement initiatives.
Develop recommendations based on spend analytics and market intelligence.
Contribute to annual procurement objectives and strategic initiatives.