Indirect Procurement Lead

Amtex Enterprises Inc; Wayne, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amtex Enterprises Inc. is seeking an Indirect Procurement Lead for a 12-month hybrid role based in Wayne, NJ, to support Castrol’s separation from BP and manage a high volume of sourcing requests during the transition.

You will work with U.S.-based stakeholders across Facilities/Facility Services, Marketing Services, CapEx, and other indirect categories, coordinating with regional and global category managers to drive compliant, cost-effective supplier selections and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of sourcing and contracting experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with indirect procurement categories and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for Castrol USA procurement requests.
• Triages requests, defines scope, gathers requirements, and prioritizes sourcing.
• Manages sourcing projects from intake to supplier award.
• Supports Facilities, Marketing, CapEx and other indirect categories.
• Collaborates with regional/global category managers for category strategies.
• Conducts supplier identification, market research, RFx and bid events.
• Evaluates proposals against requirements and total value.
• Delivers supplier recommendations and communicates results to stakeholders.
• Supports negotiations with Legal, Finance and category leads.
• Coordinates contract execution and maintains documentation.
• Assists with supplier onboarding and procurement system activities.
• Monitors supplier performance and supports SRM activities.
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies and delegated authorities.
• Assists with spend analysis, reporting and category strategy execution.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes and stakeholder experience.
• Manages multiple projects in a fast-paced transition environment.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Strategic sourcing

RFx development

Supplier identification

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Requirements gathering

Supplier relationship

P2P knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement compliance

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal comms

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Job Title : Indirect Procurement Lead
Duration: 12 months that may extend
Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite in 1500 Valley Road, Wayne NJ 07470-2040

One interview round. In person preferred but may accommodate Virtual interviews

Position Overview

This role will support Castrol’s separation from BP and help address gaps previously supported by BP’s centralized indirect procurement organization. The Procurement Specialist will provide additional support to the existing U.S.-based Indirect Procurement Manager and help manage a high volume of sourcing and procurement requests during the transition period.

The position will support indirect procurement activities across multiple spend categories, with focus on Facilities/Facility Services, Marketing Services, Capital Expenditures (CapEx), and other indirect materials and services.

The Procurement Specialist will serve as a key partner to internal stakeholders, managing procurement requests from initial intake and prioritization through sourcing, supplier recommendation, negotiation, and contract execution. Most assigned sourcing activities will involve annual spend of approximately $250K and below, although larger initiatives may be assigned by global category teams based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for procurement and sourcing requests from Castrol USA stakeholders.
• Triage incoming requests, gather and clarify business requirements, define scope, and prioritize sourcing activities.
• Manage sourcing projects from initial intake through supplier selection and award.
• Support sourcing across multiple indirect spend categories, including Facilities/Facility Services, Marketing Services, CapEx, and other non-direct materials and services.
• Collaborate with regional and global category managers to ensure sourcing activities align with established category strategies, procurement processes, and company policies.
• Conduct supplier identification, market research, competitive bidding, and RFx activities.
• Evaluate supplier proposals based on business requirements, total value, risk, and other relevant criteria.
• Develop supplier recommendations and communicate sourcing results to stakeholders.
• Support and facilitate commercial and contract negotiations in partnership with Legal, Finance, category managers, and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate contract execution and maintain appropriate sourcing, supplier, and contract documentation.
• Support supplier setup, onboarding, and procurement system activities as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier relationship management activities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting standards, and delegated authority requirements.
• Assist category managers with market intelligence, supplier insights, spend analysis, reporting, and execution of category strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, sourcing effectiveness, and the overall stakeholder experience.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects and changing priorities in a fast-paced transition environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of sourcing and contracting experience required; 5+ years preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on sourcing and procurement experience.
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• Ability to gather, clarify, and translate business requirements into sourcing activities.
• Experience supporting multiple procurement categories.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, procurement processes, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Ability to independently manage sourcing projects from intake through supplier award.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting **indirect procurement categories**, particularly Facilities/Facility Services, Marketing Services, and/or CapEx.
• Contract negotiation and contract administration experience.
• Experience with **procure-to-pay (P2P)** processes.
• Experience with procurement and ERP platforms such as **SAP, Ariba, or similar systems**.
• Experience working with regional and global procurement/category teams.
• Experience with supplier onboarding, supplier relationship management, spend analysis, and procurement reporting.

Key Skills

• Indirect procurement and sourcing
• Strategic sourcing
• RFx development and execution
• Supplier identification and evaluation
• Contract negotiation and administration
• Stakeholder management
• Business requirements gathering
• Supplier relationship management
• Procure-to-pay (P2P) knowledge
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Procurement compliance
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Experience with Facilities/Facility Services and Marketing Services is particularly relevant. Candidates should also be comfortable working with regional and global procurement teams and managing multiple sourcing requests during a significant organizational transition.