Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement

Tremco CPG Inc.; Beachwood (OH); Híbrido; USD 76.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with公司

Descripción de la vacante

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International, is seeking an Indirect Procurement Sourcing Specialist. You will develop sourcing strategies for indirect categories and partner with internal teams to achieve cost savings, quality, and compliance.

This hybrid role requires 3–5 years of indirect sourcing experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with SAP and Excel. You will lead RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, manage supplier relationships, and monitor performance to deliver

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management.
• Indirect sourcing experience is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or CPM preferred.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), Microsoft Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Familiarity with spend analytics, e-sourcing platforms, and contract management systems.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and category strategy development.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spending categories.
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify qualified suppliers and opportunities.
• Lead competitive bidding processes including RFI, RFQ, and RFP.
• Analyze spending data to identify savings opportunities and track optimization initiatives.
• Drive supplier consolidation and standardization to improve efficiency and leverage purchasing volume.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service levels, and contracts with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and service excellence.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and reviews.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Facilities, and other teams to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Provide procurement guidance throughout the purchasing process.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute sourcing projects and achieve cost savings.
• Ensure procurement policies and best practices are followed.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value creation opportunities.
• Track sourcing project performance and report savings achievements.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Excel

SAP

Presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement

Herramientas

SAP

Excel

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

General Purpose Of The Job

The Indirect Procurement Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect materials and services that support business operations. This role partners with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, process improvement, and risk mitigation while ensuring quality, service, and compliance requirements are met. The specialist serves as a key liaison between suppliers and business functions, driving value through strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spending categories including but not limited to maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), facilities, professional services, IT, logistics, travel, and corporate services.
• Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify qualified suppliers and emerging market opportunities.
• Lead competitive bidding processes including formal requests for information (RFI), quotations (RFQ), and proposals (RFP).
• Analyze spending data to identify savings opportunities and categorize and track optimization initiatives.
• Drive supplier consolidation and standardization efforts to improve efficiency and leverage purchasing volume.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, service levels, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and service excellence.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and periodic business reviews.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, invoicing, and contractual obligations.
• Support contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and compliance monitoring. Collaborate with legal to ensure contract compliance.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Facilities, and other functional teams to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide procurement guidance and support to internal stakeholders throughout the purchasing process.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute sourcing projects and achieve cost savings goals.
• Ensure procurement policies, procedures, and best practices are consistently followed.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and value creation opportunities.
• Track sourcing project performance and report savings achievements.
• Support procurement process improvements and digital procurement initiatives.
• Develop recommendations based on spend analytics and market intelligence.
• Contribute to annual procurement objectives and strategic initiatives.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Procurement, or a related field.

Experience Requirement

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or category management.
• Indirect sourcing experience is highly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or CPM preferred.

Other Skills, Abilities, And Qualifications

• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), Microsoft Excel, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Familiarity with spend analytics, e-sourcing platforms, and contract management systems.
• Knowledge of supplier performance management and category strategy development.

WORK LOCATION:

This is a hybrid position, with at least two days per week in office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 10 lbs.

Benefits And Compensation

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $ 76,000 and $90,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

• health insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match
• Company Pension Plan
• Performance Based Bonus/Commission
• continuing education

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.