Strategic Indirect Procurement Specialist

Kelly; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (health)

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist in Cleveland, OH to join its corporate HQ. The role focuses on strategic sourcing for indirect categories, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to optimize costs and operations.

The position offers on-site work at the corporate headquarters with Monday–Friday schedules and a competitive $65,000–$70,000 annual compensation. It’s a direct hire with opportunities to contribute to purchasing strategy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Indirect Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Support sourcing and purchasing activities across indirect spend categories, including office supplies, uniforms, travel, facilities services, and other business-related goods and services.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, building productive relationships while ensuring quality, service, and cost-effectiveness.
• Contract Development & Negotiation: Develop requests for proposals (RFPs), support contract negotiations, and coordinate purchasing agreements and professional services contracts in partnership with the Legal department.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce expenses, improve purchasing processes, and enhance supplier performance while maintaining service standards.
• Purchasing Administration: Oversee purchasing documentation, financial coding, supplier vetting, invoice and payment issues, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Policy & Process Improvement: Help develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor supplier performance, evaluate service levels, and implement improvements to strengthen purchasing outcomes.
• Corporate Office Coordination: Coordinate day-to-day office operations at the corporate headquarters, including vendor relationships, janitorial services, office supply inventory, furniture, workspace configuration, and maintenance needs.
• Equipment & Facilities Purchasing: Source, evaluate, negotiate, and purchase office and warehouse equipment and services for headquarters and field locations as needed.
• Budget Management: Assist with developing annual budgets, monitoring expenditures, and managing spending within established budget parameters.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments and stakeholders to support purchasing needs, facilities projects, and broader organizational initiatives.
• Additional Projects: Contribute to special projects and other responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Contract negotiations

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Kelly is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist in Cleveland, OH to join its corporate HQ. The role focuses on strategic sourcing for indirect categories, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations to optimize costs and operations.

The position offers on-site work at the corporate headquarters with Monday–Friday schedules and a competitive $65,000–$70,000 annual compensation. It’s a direct hire with opportunities to contribute to purchasing strategy and process improvements.