Indirect Corporate Senior Buyer
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Business
Business Development, Business Management
Senior Buyer – Indirect Procurement (Corporate Services & Contracts)
Position SummaryWe 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 TSAs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/procurement systems.
- Experience with in a Fortune 500 or large multi-site enterprise organization.
- Experience…
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