Strategic Sourcing Specialist II — Indirect Procurement, Remote

Mercury Insurance Company; Brea (CA); Remote; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Remote work flexibility

Paid time off and holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Mercury Insurance Company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II to independently lead indirect procurement initiatives, manage complex negotiations, and drive supplier onboarding and governance across IT, facilities, and professional services.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, Risk, and business teams to optimize value, compliance, and cycle times while aligning with Mercury’s procurement roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business,Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement or related field required.
• Relevant CPSM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently leads sourcing initiatives and supports indirect procurement activities.
• Defines business requirements, scope, service expectations, and supplier evaluation criteria.
• Coordinate communications during sourcing events and maintain organized files.
• Analyze supplier proposals for pricing and fit with requirements.
• Support contract review and approvals with Legal, Finance, IT and Risk stakeholders.
• Track savings, milestones, and procurement metrics for reporting purposes.
• Provide day-to-day guidance on procurement processes and tools.

Skills

Sourcing initiatives

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation

Indirect procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Finance/Supply Chain/Procurement

Tools

Coupa

Jaggaer

Ariba

Job description

Mercury Insurance Company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II to independently lead indirect procurement initiatives, manage complex negotiations, and drive supplier onboarding and governance across IT, facilities, and professional services.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, Risk, and business teams to optimize value, compliance, and cycle times while aligning with Mercury’s procurement roadmap.