Indirect Sourcing- Global Industrial

Motion; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Motion Industries seeks a Buyer – Indirect Procurement to support enterprise-wide sourcing and supplier management initiatives in a Fortune 500 environment. The role emphasizes contract reviews, supplier renegotiations, risk mitigation, and new agreements across indirect spend categories, with responsibilities spanning Corporate Services, compliance, and governance.

You will lead negotiations, drive cost optimization, and ensure contract compliance while collaborating with Legal, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Procurement, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, or strategic purchasing experience within a corporate environment.
• Strong experience negotiating indirect procurement agreements and commercial terms.
• Experience managing supplier contract reviews, renewals, and renegotiations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract review and commercial negotiations for supplier agreements, identifying cost savings and risk exposure.
• Draft, coordinate, and execute new supplier agreements with Legal, Finance, Risk, and stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with corporate policies and risk standards; develop standard templates and governance processes.
• Manage contract expiration timelines and renewal strategies.
• Oversee sourcing for Corporate Services categories (Facilities, Professional, HR/Benefits, Marketing, Travel, Office, Temporary Labor, Financial/Administrative).
• Conduct RFx events, supplier evaluations, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Identify cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

Education

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

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

**Buyer – Indirect Procurement (Corporate Services & Contracts)** Position Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Buyer – Indirect Procurement to support enterprise-wide sourcing and supplier management initiatives within a Fortune 500 environment. This role will initially focus on contract portfolio reviews, supplier renegotiations, risk mitigation, and execution of new agreements across indirect spend categories. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cost optimization, strengthening supplier performance, improving contractual compliance, and supporting strategic procurement transformation initiatives. In addition to contract-focused responsibilities, the role will oversee procurement activities related to Corporate Services categories.This position requires strong negotiation capabilities, cross-functional collaboration skills, financial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.**Key Responsibilities** Contract Review & Commercial Negotiations • Lead comprehensive reviews of existing supplier agreements to identify cost savings, commercial improvement opportunities, risk exposure, and service enhancements. • Execute supplier renegotiation strategies focused on pricing optimization, service-level improvements, payment terms, and contractual protections. • Draft, coordinate, and execute new supplier agreements in partnership with Legal, Finance, Risk, and business stakeholders. • Ensure supplier contracts align with corporate procurement policies, compliance requirements, and enterprise risk standards. • Support development and standardization of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and sourcing governance processes. • Monitor contract expiration timelines and proactively manage renewal strategies.**Strategic Sourcing & Procurement** • Manage sourcing and procurement activities for Corporate Services categories, which may include: o Facilities Services o Professional Services o HR & Benefits Services o Marketing & Communications o Travel & Fleet o Office Services o Temporary Labor o Financial & Administrative Services • Conduct RFx events, supplier evaluations, benchmarking analyses, and total cost of ownership assessments. • Identify and implement cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities. • Develop category strategies aligned with enterprise operational and financial objectives.**Supplier & Stakeholder Management** • Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining competitive tension and commercial accountability. • Partner with business leaders to understand operational requirements and translate needs into sourcing strategies. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Accounts Payable, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Internal Audit and other teams as necessary. • Drive supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.**Analytics & Operational Excellence** • Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to support procurement decision-making. • Support procurement transformation initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement efforts. • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and sourcing records within procurement systems and contract repositories. • Ensure adherence to SOX controls, procurement governance standards, and company policies. \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ **Qualifications** **Required** • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Procurement, or related field. • 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, or strategic purchasing experience within a corporate environment. • Strong experience negotiating indirect procurement agreements and commercial terms. • Demonstrated experience managing supplier contract reviews, renewals, and renegotiations. • Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/procurement systems. **Preferred** • Experience supporting Corporate Services procurement categories. • Familiarity with sourcing tools and procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar systems. • Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools. • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent. \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ **Core Competencies** • Commercial Negotiation • Strategic Sourcing • Contract Management • Supplier Relationship Management • Financial & Spend Analysis • Risk Mitigation • Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence • Process Improvement • Executive Communication • Project Management \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ **Success Metrics** • Contract savings and cost avoidance • Supplier performance improvements • Reduction in contract risk exposure • On-time contract renewals and executions • Procurement cycle time improvements • Stakeholder satisfaction • Compliance to procurement policies and governance standards \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ **Work Environment** • High degree of cross-functional collaboration • Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously • Office-based environment with some flexibiltyPHYSICAL DEMANDS: LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay