Indirect Corporate Senior Buyer

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.

Responsibilities

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 TSA’s; Manage sourcing and procurement activities for Corporate Services categories; 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

Requirements

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; You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship

Nice to have

Experience within a Fortune 500 or large multi-site enterprise organization; Experience supporting Corporate Services procurement categories; Familiarity with sourcing tools and procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar systems; Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools; Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent

Benefits

options for healthcare coverage; 401(k); tuition reimbursement; vacation; sick; holiday pay