Strategic Sourcing Lead, Indirect Spend

ADT; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ADT is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing and contracting across indirect spend, collaborating with category managers and stakeholders to drive measurable value. You’ll manage end-to-end processes, conduct market research, and negotiate favorable terms.

You will apply AI and automation to spend and market analysis, supplier research, bid comparisons, and contract review, while ensuring governance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, business, technology, operations management, engineering, or related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier management, or related field.
• Experience managing sourcing projects, competitive bid events, supplier negotiations, proposal analysis, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, procurement governance, and savings tracking.
• Experience using procurement tools (Zip HQ, Ironclad, SAP Ariba) or similar platforms; AI-enabled tools are valued.
• Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; data visualization is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support sourcing and contracting activities across ADT indirect spend categories (marketing, HR services, MRO, and more).
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, develop strategies, conduct market research, and execute RFI/RFPs and negotiations.
• Independently manage assigned sourcing projects from intake to contract execution, planning, communications, and implementation handoff.
• Analyze proposals, total cost of ownership, terms, service levels, and risks; provide concise recommendations for supplier selection.
• Support contract development with Legal, Risk, Finance, and other teams, ensuring approvals and policies are followed.
• Identify savings, cost avoidance, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process improvements with benefits tracking.
• Build relationships with internal teams and suppliers; communicate status and risks; resolve roadblocks.
• Support supplier performance management, business reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

AI in procurement

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Change management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, or related field

Professional procurement certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP, PMP)

Tools

Zip HQ

Ironclad

SAP Ariba

Job description

ADT is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing and contracting across indirect spend, collaborating with category managers and stakeholders to drive measurable value. You’ll manage end-to-end processes, conduct market research, and negotiate favorable terms.

You will apply AI and automation to spend and market analysis, supplier research, bid comparisons, and contract review, while ensuring governance and risk controls.