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Indirect Corporate Senior Buyer

Job in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, 36624, USA
Listing for: Genuine Parts Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Business Development, Business Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 TSAs.
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 analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/procurement systems.
Preferred
  • Experience with in a Fortune 500 or large multi-site enterprise organization.
  • Experience…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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