Indirect Services Strategic Sourcing Specialist

NorthMark Strategies LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthMark Strategies LLC in Irving, TX is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Indirect Services to drive end-to-end sourcing events and contribute to global category strategies. You will partner with category managers, regional teams, and stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions while paving a path toward category ownership.

The role emphasizes structured execution, spend analysis, negotiation support, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced investment

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or related commercial experience, ideally including indirect categories.
• Strong analytical skills, including confident use of Excel for spend analysis, bid comparison, and cost modeling.
• Sound written and verbal communication, with the ability to present recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Working familiarity with commercial contract terms and the ability to partner effectively with Legal.
• Organized and able to manage multiple concurrent projects against deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing execution. Run end-to-end sourcing events for assigned subcategories, including requirement gathering, RFI/RFP/RFQ design and administration, bid evaluation, supplier shortlisting, and award recommendations. Manage sourcing calendars and keep projects moving to agreed timelines.
• Analysis and market insight. Conduct spend analysis, supplier market research, benchmarking, and should-cost or total cost of ownership modeling. Translate findings into clear recommendations and materials suitable for review by the Global Category Leader and business stakeholders.
• Subcategory strategy support. Contribute to the development and refresh of global category strategies by supplying subcategory-level intelligence on supplier capability, market dynamics, cost drivers, pricing models, and emerging alternatives.
• Negotiation and contracting. Lead commercial negotiations for lower-complexity agreements and renewals and support the Global Category Leader and category managers on larger negotiations through preparation, modeling, and analysis. Coordinate contracting workflow with Legal, and third-party due diligence with Security, Privacy, and Risk, tracking items through to signature.
• Stakeholder support. Serve as day-to-day procurement contact for stakeholders in assigned subcategories, providing guidance on process, supplier options, and requirement definition.
• Supplier and contract administration. Maintain accurate contract, supplier, and pipeline records in procurement systems. Track renewals and expiries, support supplier onboarding, and assist with performance reporting and scorecard preparation for assigned suppliers.
• Compliance and continuous improvement. Ensure sourcing activity follows procurement policy, approval thresholds, and documentation standards. Identify process improvements and contribute to playbooks, templates, and knowledge assets for the category team.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Omnea

Oracle

Job description

NorthMark Strategies LLC in Irving, TX is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Indirect Services to drive end-to-end sourcing events and contribute to global category strategies. You will partner with category managers, regional teams, and stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions while paving a path toward category ownership.

The role emphasizes structured execution, spend analysis, negotiation support, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced investment