Strategic Indirect Procurement Contract Manager

RiseMe; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Contract Management Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and contracting across services and equipment.

You will analyze costs, negotiate terms, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to mitigate risk and drive cost reductions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation, and data analysis skills, and familiarity with Ariba or contracting databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1–3 years of relevant experience in contracting or sourcing.
• Strong negotiation and data-analysis skills to minimize cost and risk.
• Familiarity with Ariba or similar contracting software.

Responsibilities

• Leads contract and category sourcing projects from strategy to scheduling.
• Supports supplier quality, cost, delivery, and development activities.
• Collaborates with suppliers and departments to resolve supply chain issues.
• Analyzes cost data, supplier capabilities, and risk to qualify vendors.
• Reports results to upper management, including cost reduction projects.
• Ensures contract compliance and supports annual cost-reduction programs.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Project management

Sourcing strategy

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Ariba

Contract database

Job description

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Contract Management Specialist to lead strategic sourcing and contracting across services and equipment.

You will analyze costs, negotiate terms, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to mitigate risk and drive cost reductions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation, and data analysis skills, and familiarity with Ariba or contracting databases.