Indirect Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Indirect Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Direct Hire)

Seeking an experienced Indirect Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for sourcing indirect materials, equipment, and services while driving cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment, strong ERP knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across operations, finance, and supply chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, supplier selection, and negotiations for indirect goods and services in accordance with procurement policies.
• Oversee indirect spending categories including MRO, spare parts, consumables, professional services, and office supplies.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement systems, preferred supplier programs, catalogs, and purchasing policies.
• Manage purchase requisition to purchase order (PR-to-PO) workflows and resolve purchasing and invoice discrepancies.
• Serve as the procurement systems subject matter expert, providing user training and process support.
• Support inventory optimization through product standardization, supplier consolidation, repair/rebuild programs, and parts substitution initiatives.
• Coordinate vendor setup and maintenance, master data accuracy, and ERP purchasing records.
• Develop and analyze procurement metrics, spend reports, compliance reporting, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, finance, accounts payable, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted plant support and continuous improvement.
• Support facility management initiatives, inventory optimization projects, and other procurement-related initiatives assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; Associate degree with 5-7+ years of relevant procurement experience will also be considered.
• Experience purchasing indirect materials within a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting multiple facilities.
• Strong supplier negotiation, sourcing, and contract management experience.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and eProcurement platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Travel: Less than 5% (primarily domestic).

Preferred Skills

• Indirect procurement and MRO purchasing experience
• Supplier performance management
• Inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives
• Procurement compliance and reporting
• Cross-functional collaboration in manufacturing environments

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary supplemental benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Performance-based bonus opportunities, where applicable

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

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