Indirect Supply Chain Specialist

Indirect Supply Chain Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in indirect categories, preferably in a fast-paced, manufacturing or tech-driven environment.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple categories and priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contractual structures in partnership with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Serve as the first line of review for supplier agreements, taking ownership of the initial assessment of business and financial terms, including exclusivity language, quarterly billing structures, payment terms (e.g., Net 30), pricing tiers, termination clauses, and volume commitments.
• Ensure contract drafts are structured to maximize ROI and reflect the company’s operational goals before routing to Legal for risk review and final approval.
• Possess a working knowledge of basic business and contract law concepts to effectively interpret key provisions and flag risks early in the negotiation process.
• Manage contract lifecycles from initiation through execution and renewal, ensuring terms remain aligned with evolving company policies, budgets, and supplier performance expectations.
• Coordinate with Legal on any deviations from standard templates, including redlines and non-standard terms, to ensure all agreements comply with corporate policies, procurement procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Lead end-to-end procurement for indirect categories including R&D, Facilities Management, Utilities, Office Supplies, IT, MRO (tools, safety, spare parts), and services.
• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to support procurement for prototypes, shop equipment, and other vehicle program-related needs.
• Develop sourcing strategies and execute procurement plans aligned with department goals.
• Independently create, process, and manage Purchase Orders and Down Payment Requests in SAP.
• Track vendor payment status and resolve issues in coordination with Accounts Payable.
• Own vendor onboarding and maintenance, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Build strong vendor relationships, evaluate performance, and hold suppliers accountable.
• Independently issue RFQs, evaluate bids, negotiate pricing and terms, and select vendors.
• Leverage market knowledge to optimize cost, lead time, and value for the company.
• Partner with stakeholders across engineering, IT, facilities, and finance to understand business needs and provide procurement support.
• Lead sourcing council meetings or category reviews as needed.
• Continuously identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure all activities are compliant with company policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly self-motivated and accountable
• Independent thinker and problem solver
• Flexible, agile, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong business acumen and sense of urgency
• High integrity and commitment to compliance