Strategic Indirect Procurement Lead

Russell Tobin; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading Biotech organization to identify an Indirect Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement operations. The role is onsite in Hartford, CT on a 6-month contract with extension potential.

Responsibilities include managing RFX/RFP processes, contract negotiations, P2P monitoring, and supplier performance evaluations, with heavy collaboration with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Extensive indirect procurement experience in a large corporate environment.
• Experience managing sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and procurement compliance end to end.
• Hands-on experience with a major Procure-to-Pay platform (Zycus, Coupa, Ariba, GEP or Ivalua).
• Experience negotiating contracts and collaborating with Legal teams.
• Strong knowledge of RFX/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, PO workflows, and procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFX/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and approval workflows for indirect categories.
• Monitor requisitions, POs, and supplier confirmations through the P2P platform.
• Support P2P system training and guidance to ensure no-PO, no-pay compliance.
• Gather and evaluate supplier quotations, assess bids, and coordinate sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms to achieve competitive costs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify alternative sources when needed.
• Collaborate with Legal and stakeholders to support contract negotiations and execution.
• Support sourcing projects, vendor programs, catalog solutions, and discount initiatives.
• Manage procurement across indirect categories including Corporate/Professional Services, Office Supplies, IT Peripherals, Telecommunications, MRO/Facilities, Tail Spend, and Contractor Services.
• Ensure procurement processes follow policies, approvals, and compliance standards.

Skills

Procure-to-Pay experience

Negotiation skills

RFX/RFP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Sourcing experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zycus

Coupa

Ariba

GEP

Ivalua

Job description

Russell Tobin is partnering with a leading Biotech organization to identify an Indirect Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement operations. The role is onsite in Hartford, CT on a 6-month contract with extension potential.

Responsibilities include managing RFX/RFP processes, contract negotiations, P2P monitoring, and supplier performance evaluations, with heavy collaboration with Legal and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and