Strategic Indirect Procurement Specialist — Onsite

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

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist for our Cleveland, OH campus. This onsite role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization to support corporate office operations.

The successful candidate will manage indirect spend categories, develop RFPs, coordinate with Legal, and drive procurement best practices across the organization. Excellent communication and data-analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Professional written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software and the ability to analyze purchasing data, monitor expenses, and identify trends.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with interest in process improvement and cost savings.
• Ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and business partners.

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 RFPs, support contract negotiations, and coordinate purchasing agreements and professional services contracts with Legal involvement.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce expenses and improve purchasing processes while maintaining service standards.
• Purchasing Administration: Oversee purchasing documentation, financial coding, supplier vetting, invoicing, payments, and policy compliance.
• Policy & Process Improvement: Help develop and maintain procurement policies, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supplier Performance: Monitor performance, evaluate service levels, and implement improvements.
• Corporate Office Coordination: Manage day-to-day office operations including vendor relationships, janitorial services, and inventory.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier Relationships

Cost Optimization

Contract Negotiation

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Budgeting

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Kelly Services is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist for our Cleveland, OH campus. This onsite role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost optimization to support corporate office operations.

The successful candidate will manage indirect spend categories, develop RFPs, coordinate with Legal, and drive procurement best practices across the organization. Excellent communication and data-analysis skills are essential.