Senior Indirect Strategic Sourcing Lead

Albany International Corp.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an experienced procurement professional to oversee indirect materials and services, including IT, HR, MRO, software, and travel programs.

You will source, negotiate, and manage suppliers while aligning with corporate policies and contracts. The role partners with finance, operations, and business units; supports governance, contracts, and supplier performance; travels up to 25% to support meetings and site needs; requires 3+ years in supply

Qualifications

• 3+ years in supply chain or procurement roles.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience sourcing indirect materials and services.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze purchasing, pricing, and supplier performance data.
• Source indirect materials and services and issue RFQs/RFPs; review proposals and award purchase orders.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing; monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Provide management with insights, reporting, and purchasing recommendations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description

This role manages and supports corporate‑wide purchasing and supply chain activities, focusing on indirect materials and services (such as IT, HR services, MRO, capital equipment, software, travel programs, and contract services). The role acts as a key link between suppliers, business units, and corporate finance/supply chain teams.

They are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for assigned commodity groups, ensuring the company gets the best value, quality, and reliability while staying compliant with company policies and contracts.

Key Responsibilities (What They Do Day‑to‑Day)

• Data & Analysis
  • Gather and analyze purchasing, pricing, and supplier performance data
  • Track market and price trends to set buying and negotiation strategies
  • Evaluate cost feasibility and establish price objectives
• Procurement & Sourcing
  • Source indirect materials and services (IT/HR subcontractors, equipment, tools, software, MRO, packaging, vehicles, travel programs, etc.)
  • Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs, review proposals, and award purchase orders
  • Develop new suppliers based on price, quality, and on time delivery
• Supplier & Contract Management
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing, often at a global or enterprise level
  • Act as the primary relationship manager for assigned suppliers
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve cost, quality, or delivery issues
  • Ensure supplier and purchasing compliance with company policies
• Internal Support & Collaboration
  • Support corporate, business unit, and site‑level procurement needs
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams across locations
  • Provide management with insights, reporting, and purchasing recommendations
• Governance & Administration
  • Approve payments, maintain procurement records, and support audits
  • Ensure contracts and purchases align with corporate policies and objectives
• Strategic Impact
  • Contribute to procurement strategy and long‑term cost‑reduction initiatives
  • Influence organizational sourcing decisions and purchasing objectives
  • Represent the company on significant contracts and projects, including work with senior stakeholders
• Communication & Planning
  • Communicate professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
  • Plan and manage own workload and timelines
  • Solve complex procurement problems using policy, precedent, and judgment
• Travel
  • Travel occasionally (up to ~25%) to support supplier meetings, negotiations, or site needs

Shift

Day
9/80

Desired Skillset

• Buys and negotiates indirect goods and services
• Manages supplier relationships and contracts
• Analyzes costs and market trends
• Supports multiple business units in a centralized corporate environment
• Ensures compliance, value, and reliability across the supply base

Requirements

Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience. Supply Chain, Business, or a related field and bachelor's degree preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong aptitude for negotiations including some significant demonstrated success
• Knowledge of Contract Law and other Procurement regulations
• Ability to assess internal risks of designs or processes that limit supply options
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Computer skills: Word documents, Excel and Power Point
• SAP experience highly desirable
• Attention to details
• Cost savings driven and understanding of impact to the bottom line
• Cost-analysis skills and understanding of market drivers
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively
• Out of the box thinking
• Goal Driven
• Sense of Urgency
• \"Hands‑on style\"
• Experience with managing suppliers based in the Americas, Europe and Asia is preferred