Indirect Procurement Specialist

Kelly Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist for our Cleveland, OH campus. This onsite role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization to support corporate office operations.

The successful candidate will manage indirect spend categories, develop RFPs, coordinate with Legal, and drive procurement best practices across the organization. Excellent communication and data-analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software and the ability to analyze purchasing data, monitor expenses, and identify trends.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with interest in process improvement and cost savings.
• Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Indirect Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Support sourcing and purchasing activities across indirect spend categories, including office supplies, uniforms, travel, facilities services, and other business-related goods and services.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, building productive relationships while ensuring quality, service, and cost-effectiveness.
• Contract Development & Negotiation: Develop RFPs, support contract negotiations, and coordinate purchasing agreements and professional services contracts with Legal involvement.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce expenses and improve purchasing processes while maintaining service standards.
• Purchasing Administration: Oversee purchasing documentation, financial coding, supplier vetting, invoicing, payments, and policy compliance.
• Policy & Process Improvement: Help develop and maintain procurement policies, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor performance, evaluate service levels, and implement improvements.
• Corporate Office Coordination: Manage day-to-day office operations including vendor relationships, janitorial services, and inventory.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier Relationships

Cost Optimization

Contract Negotiation

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Budgeting

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Indirect Procurement Specialist

Location: Cleveland, OH 44115 — Fully Onsite

Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 annually

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established, growing industrial distribution and technical solutions organization that supports businesses across a wide range of industries with essential products, equipment, and services. The company is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist to join its corporate headquarters team in Cleveland, Ohio.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, cost optimization, and corporate office operations. Working in a highly visible headquarters environment, the successful candidate will interact with internal stakeholders across the organization and collaborate with leadership and other departments to support business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who wants to build a long-term career in procurement, take on increasing responsibility, and develop the skills needed to pursue future leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Indirect Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Support sourcing and purchasing activities across indirect spend categories, including office supplies, uniforms, travel, facilities services, and other business-related goods and services.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, building productive relationships while ensuring quality, service, and cost-effectiveness.
• Contract Development & Negotiation: Develop requests for proposals (RFPs), support contract negotiations, and coordinate purchasing agreements and professional services contracts in partnership with the Legal department.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce expenses, improve purchasing processes, and enhance supplier performance while maintaining service standards.
• Purchasing Administration: Oversee purchasing documentation, financial coding, supplier vetting, invoice and payment issues, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Policy & Process Improvement: Help develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor supplier performance, evaluate service levels, and implement improvements to strengthen purchasing outcomes.
• Corporate Office Coordination: Coordinate day-to-day office operations at the corporate headquarters, including vendor relationships, janitorial services, office supply inventory, furniture, workspace configuration, and maintenance needs.
• Equipment & Facilities Purchasing: Source, evaluate, negotiate, and purchase office and warehouse equipment and services for headquarters and field locations as needed.
• Budget Management: Assist with developing annual budgets, monitoring expenditures, and managing spending within established budget parameters.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments and stakeholders to support purchasing needs, facilities projects, and broader organizational initiatives.
• Additional Projects: Contribute to special projects and other responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software and the ability to analyze purchasing data, monitor expenses, and identify trends.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with an interest in process improvement and cost savings.
• The ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and business partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a polished, professional, and resourceful individual who can balance analytical procurement responsibilities with hands-on corporate office coordination. They are comfortable communicating with stakeholders at all levels, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of their work.

Beyond the immediate responsibilities, our client is looking for someone with long-term growth potential —an individual who is eager to learn the business, expand their procurement expertise, take on additional responsibilities, and potentially progress into a leadership or management role as opportunities develop.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.