Indirect Sourcing- Global Industrial

Motion Industries; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Buyer - Indirect Procurement to support enterprise-wide sourcing and supplier management initiatives within a Fortune 500 environment. The role focuses on contract reviews, supplier renegotiations, risk mitigation, and execution of new agreements across indirect spend categories.

The candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, financial acumen, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced corporate setting while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Procurement, or related field.
• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or strategic purchasing in a corporate environment.
• Experience negotiating indirect procurement agreements and terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead reviews of supplier agreements to identify cost savings and risk exposure.
• Execute supplier renegotiations focusing on pricing, terms, and protections.
• Draft and coordinate new supplier agreements with Legal, Finance, Risk, and stakeholders.
• Ensure contracts align with procurement policies and governance standards.
• Develop and standardize contract templates and sourcing playbooks; manage renewals.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Sourcing strategy

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Business/Finance

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Job description

Birmingham, AL, USA

Atlanta, GA, USA

Full time

R26_0000031253

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.

This postition 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:
  • Facilities Services
  • Professional Services
  • HR & Benefits Services
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Travel & Fleet
  • Office Services
  • Temporary Labor
  • 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 flexibilty

PHYSICAL 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

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Where permitted by applicable law, successful applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to start date. COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to an approved accommodation, and proof of vaccination will be required on or prior to start date.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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