Indirect Sourcing Manager

Location: Greensboro, NC
Work Arrangement : On-site at manufacturing facility . Training is on-site; some remote flexibility may be available, but this is not a remote position
Salary: $10 0K –$114 K , depending on experience and qualifications

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Indirect Sourcing Manager for a direct-hire opportunity in Greensboro, NC . This position will be based at a manufacturing facility and will work closely with the Maintenance and Engineering teams , supporting the sourcing and purchasing of MRO parts, technical equipment, services, and contractors needed to maintain plant operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong MRO/industrial sourcing experience, SAP and Excel skills, and proven supplier and contract negotiation experience . This role combines hands‑on, day‑to‑day plant purchasing with strategic sourcing responsibilities, including supplier management, contract negotiations, cost savings, and inventory support. This role requires6+ years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or related experience, preferably within a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or other plant environment.

• Review material requisitions generated through MRP and convert approved requisitions into purchase orders.
• Manage and update purchase orders, including pricing, delivery dates, order confirmations, and other purchasing information.
• Expedite critical orders and work with suppliers to ensure required delivery dates are met.
• Source and purchase MRO parts, technical equipment, maintenance services, and other goods and services supporting plant operations.
• Partner closely with Maintenance and Engineering to understand purchasing needs and support equipment reliability and plant operations.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements to achieve competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, service providers, and contractors.
• Prepare and evaluate bids and support the development, negotiation, renewal, and extension of supplier contracts.
• Establish new suppliers in accordance with procurement requirements and vendor qualification processes.
• Lead inventory reviews in partnership with the Maintenance team.
• Evaluate supplier and contractor performance and recommend changes to the approved supplier base when appropriate.
• Manage and maintain electronic purchasing catalogs and support e-procurement processes.
• Identify, track, and document cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide purchasing system support and troubleshooting to internal users.
• Support procurement policies, contract compliance, supplier prequalification, and other procurement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred; a technical degree is a plus.
• 6+
  years of purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or related experience
• Strong experience with MRO purchasing/sourcing ,
  within a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or other plant environment.
• Experience sourcing maintenance parts, equipment, technical services, and/or contractors .
• Strong hands‑on SAP experience , particularly within purchasing/procurement processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with purchasing, supplier, inventory, and cost data.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating supplier pricing, contracts, payment terms, and/or service agreements.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and evaluating supplier performance.
• Strong critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Finance, EHS, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency and independently take ownership of purchasing and sourcing responsibilities.
• High level of quality and safety awareness.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; this position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Sirius Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law