Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Job Title:

Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

The Indirect Sourcing Specialist manages the procurement of goods and services that support daily operations but are not part of the final product delivered to customers. This role partners closely with internal teams, evaluates and selects suppliers, negotiates commercial terms, and ensures cost-effective purchasing across multiple indirect spend categories. The position plays a key role in optimizing indirect spend, driving savings, and supporting continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Responsibilities

+ Own and manage indirect spend categories such as facilities, IT services, MRO, tooling, logistics, professional services, and corporate operations.

+ Conduct supplier sourcing activities including market research, supplier identification, supplier evaluation, and competitive bidding.

+ Plan and execute RFQs and RFPs to compare pricing, service levels, and supplier capabilities across relevant categories.

+ Negotiate contracts, pricing, service level agreements, and commercial terms to ensure favorable outcomes and long-term value.

+ Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, project management, finance, and legal teams to understand requirements and support internal stakeholders.

+ Manage supplier performance by tracking key metrics, resolving issues, and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships.

+ Monitor category and supplier spend, analyze cost drivers, and identify savings opportunities to support cost reduction initiatives.

+ Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contract terms, and ERP-based purchasing processes across all indirect categories.

+ Support continuous improvement efforts within the procurement function by refining processes, tools, and best practices.

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records, pricing information, and contract documentation within relevant systems.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in indirect procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing.

+ Proven knowledge of indirect spend categories such as MRO, facilities, IT, or services.

+ Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable commercial terms and service levels.

+ Demonstrated supplier management capabilities, including performance monitoring and relationship management.

+ Ability to analyze spend data, understand cost drivers, and develop insights that support savings initiatives.

+ Experience working with ERP systems and procurement workflows.

+ Core competencies in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, negotiation, indirect sourcing, indirect purchasing, and indirect procurement.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, project management, finance, and legal teams.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate supplier proposals and optimize total cost of ownership.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders and build strong supplier partnerships.

+ Detail-oriented approach to managing contracts, pricing, and supplier records.

+ Interest in contributing to a growing organization with long-term career development opportunities.

+ Motivation to support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Noblesville and follows a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position may involve travel up to once per month to visit suppliers or vendors. The organization is planning significant growth over the next 5-10 years, offering strong potential for career advancement. Employees benefit from a performance-focused culture that includes merit reviews leading to pay increases and bonus potential twice a year once in a permanent status.

A new headquarters facility is planned in Noblesville, reflecting ongoing investment in the work environment and future growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Noblesville, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

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