Indirect Procurement Specialist

TL;DR

Indirect Procurement Specialist: Managing sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships across indirect spend categories including IT, facilities, professional services, and marketing with an accent on data-driven decisions, cost governance, and stakeholder alignment. Focus on negotiating contracts, optimizing procurement processes, implementing TCO practices, and driving cost reductions through analytics and strategic sourcing.

Location: hirify.global Huntsville HQ (onsite)

Company

Global provider of networking and communications solutions expanding its procurement organization.

What you will do

• Support procurement for indirect categories through sourcing, quoting, supplier evaluation, and purchase order management.
• Negotiate contractual terms with suppliers and act as partner to cross-functional stakeholders like IT, Finance, HR, Facilities, and Marketing.
• Build supplier and internal relationships, drive organizational changes across levels and geographies.
• Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives, procurement efficiencies, and standardized tools for faster decision-making.
• Manage supplier performance, ensure policy compliance, and implement TCO practices including benchmarking and RFPs.
• Provide minimal travel support and handle additional projects as needed.

Requirements

• BA/BS in business, supply chain, procurement, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in indirect categories.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for spend data interpretation.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word; experience with ERP or procurement systems.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional and global collaboration.
• Self-starter with business and financial acumen.

Nice to have

• Experience in contract negotiations and supplier discussions for indirect categories.
• Familiarity with sourcing methodologies, supplier evaluation, and cost analysis.
• Prior work in corporate services procurement (IT, facilities, professional services, travel, utilities).
• Experience with spend analytics, reporting, or procurement data tools.