Indirect Procurement Specialist

Swm-International; Prosperity (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SWM International seeks an Indirect Buyer to manage procurement for MRO, shared services and capital expenditures across its US facilities, including two manufacturing sites and a corporate office. The role focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts to drive value and compliance.

You will lead RFIs/RFQs, optimize supplier performance, and support budgeting for indirect spend, while ensuring sustainability and alignment with SWM's sourcing strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Procurement, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on indirect categories.
• Experience sourcing and negotiating indirect procurement needs in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Issue and manage purchase orders with accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Conduct RFIs, RFQs, negotiations, and competitive bid events for best value.
• Ensure policy, legal, and sustainability compliance.
• Lead cost-out and continuous improvement with internal and external partners.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for indirect spend categories.
• Prepare leadership reports on procurement performance and savings.
• Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers meeting SWM requirements.
• Negotiate terms, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs, audits, scorecards, corrective actions.
• Foster long-term partnerships with strategic partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Sourcing and negotiating indirectProc

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Procurement/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Oracle)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SWM International seeks an Indirect Buyer to manage procurement for MRO, shared services and capital expenditures across its US facilities, including two manufacturing sites and a corporate office. The role focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts to drive value and compliance.

You will lead RFIs/RFQs, optimize supplier performance, and support budgeting for indirect spend, while ensuring sustainability and alignment with SWM's sourcing strategies.