Indirect Corporate Senior Buyer

## Indirect Corporate Senior Buyer Apply remote type:
On-Site locations:
Birmingham, AL, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R26
** Senior Buyer – Indirect Procurement (Corporate Services & Contracts)
**** Position Summary
** We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Senior 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.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship
** 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.
* Experience in writing/negotiating/overseeing TSA’s
** Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
*** Manage sourcing and procurement activities for Corporate Services categories, which may include:  + Facilities Services  + Professional Services  + HR & Benefits Services  + Marketing & Communications  + Travel & Fleet  + Office Services  + Temporary Labor  + 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.
** Qualifications
* *** Required
* ** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Procurement, or related field.
* 5–8+ 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…