Sr Sourcing Specialist-Indirect

Brady Corporation•Charlotte, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Indirect Sourcing role is responsible for end-to-end indirect procurement and category sourcing for non-production goods and services. The position drives cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, contract compliance, and operational efficiency across indirect spend categories, including MRO, facility services, logistics, IT, marketing, professional services, office supplies, travel, and corporate expenses. The role partners with internal stakeholders, finance, legal, and global procurement teams to deliver sustainable sourcing strategies and annual cost-saving targets. The position is located in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and is hybrid. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Must be able to work in a hybrid role located in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

Manage the full sourcing cycle, including requirement collection, RFx (RFQ/RFP/RFI), quotation evaluation, negotiation, vendor selection, and final award.
Develop category strategies for indirect spend portfolios by analyzing market trends, supplier landscapes, cost structures, and benchmark data.
Conduct strategic sourcing projects to consolidate suppliers, standardize services, and eliminate redundant spend.
Deliver annual cost-saving targets through negotiation, strategic bundling, vendor consolidation, and process optimization.
Analyze spend, identify savings opportunities, and implement cost-avoidance and cost-optimization initiatives.
Support company-wide cost-reduction programs and quarterly procurement business reviews.
Manage the supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, qualification, KPI tracking, evaluation, and quarterly business reviews.
Monitor supplier delivery quality, service levels, response speed, compliance, and risk status.
Resolve operational issues, service disputes, and contract deviations, and escalate critical supplier risks.
Support legal and procurement teams with indirect service contract review, pricing validation, terms negotiation, and contract execution.
Ensure purchasing complies with company procurement policy, SOX requirements, financial compliance, and internal control standards.
Prevent maverick buying, unapproved spend, and off-contract purchasing.
Align requirements with plant operations, administration, IT, finance, marketing, and department leaders.
Provide sourcing advice, market insight, and vendor recommendations to internal business partners.
Improve procurement experience and service efficiency for internal end users.
Maintain accurate sourcing records, price history, vendor databases, and procurement documents.
Prepare monthly and quarterly sourcing reports, cost-saving reports, category analyses, and supplier performance reports.
Support internal audits, global procurement audits, and cross-regional sourcing alignment.