Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Indirect Services

NorthMark Strategies LLC; Irving (TX); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

NorthMark Strategies LLC in Irving, TX is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Indirect Services to drive end-to-end sourcing events and contribute to global category strategies. You will partner with category managers, regional teams, and stakeholders to deliver cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions while paving a path toward category ownership.

The role emphasizes structured execution, spend analysis, negotiation support, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced investment

Qualificações

• 3–6 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or related commercial experience, ideally including indirect categories.
• Strong analytical skills, including confident use of Excel for spend analysis, bid comparison, and cost modeling.
• Sound written and verbal communication, with the ability to present recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Working familiarity with commercial contract terms and the ability to partner effectively with Legal.
• Organized and able to manage multiple concurrent projects against deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Sourcing execution. Run end-to-end sourcing events for assigned subcategories, including requirement gathering, RFI/RFP/RFQ design and administration, bid evaluation, supplier shortlisting, and award recommendations. Manage sourcing calendars and keep projects moving to agreed timelines.
• Analysis and market insight. Conduct spend analysis, supplier market research, benchmarking, and should-cost or total cost of ownership modeling. Translate findings into clear recommendations and materials suitable for review by the Global Category Leader and business stakeholders.
• Subcategory strategy support. Contribute to the development and refresh of global category strategies by supplying subcategory-level intelligence on supplier capability, market dynamics, cost drivers, pricing models, and emerging alternatives.
• Negotiation and contracting. Lead commercial negotiations for lower-complexity agreements and renewals and support the Global Category Leader and category managers on larger negotiations through preparation, modeling, and analysis. Coordinate contracting workflow with Legal, and third-party due diligence with Security, Privacy, and Risk, tracking items through to signature.
• Stakeholder support. Serve as day-to-day procurement contact for stakeholders in assigned subcategories, providing guidance on process, supplier options, and requirement definition.
• Supplier and contract administration. Maintain accurate contract, supplier, and pipeline records in procurement systems. Track renewals and expiries, support supplier onboarding, and assist with performance reporting and scorecard preparation for assigned suppliers.
• Compliance and continuous improvement. Ensure sourcing activity follows procurement policy, approval thresholds, and documentation standards. Identify process improvements and contribute to playbooks, templates, and knowledge assets for the category team.

Conhecimentos

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Ferramentas

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Omnea

Oracle

Descrição da oferta de emprego

NorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk-taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world-class computing capacity to create shareholder value.

Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities.

At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn't something to hope for, it's something to build. We don't just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure.

The Role

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Indirect Services supports assigned subcategories within the indirect services portfolio, executing sourcing activity and contributing the analysis and market insight that underpin global category strategy. The role reports to the Global Category Leader, Indirect Services and works alongside category managers, regional procurement teams, and business stakeholders.

This is a hands-on execution role and a development path toward category ownership. The focus is on running well-structured sourcing events, building command of the subcategory and its supplier base, and producing analysis that stands up to scrutiny from senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Sourcing execution. Run end-to-end sourcing events for assigned subcategories, including requirement gathering, RFI/RFP/RFQ design and administration, bid evaluation, supplier shortlisting, and award recommendations. Manage sourcing calendars and keep projects moving to agreed timelines.

Analysis and market insight. Conduct spend analysis, supplier market research, benchmarking, and should-cost or total cost of ownership modeling. Translate findings into clear recommendations and materials suitable for review by the Global Category Leader and business stakeholders.

Subcategory strategy support. Contribute to the development and refresh of global category strategies by supplying subcategory-level intelligence on supplier capability, market dynamics, cost drivers, pricing models, and emerging alternatives. Maintain a working view of the subcategory supplier landscape.

Negotiation and contracting. Lead commercial negotiations for lower-complexity agreements and renewals and support the Global Category Leader and category managers on larger negotiations through preparation, modeling, and analysis. Coordinate contracting workflow with Legal, and third-party due diligence with Security, Privacy, and Risk, tracking items through to signature.

Stakeholder support. Serve as day-to-day procurement contact for stakeholders in assigned subcategories, providing guidance on process, supplier options, and requirement definition. Build understanding of stakeholder priorities and demand pipeline.

Supplier and contract administration. Maintain accurate contract, supplier, and pipeline records in procurement systems. Track renewals and expiries, support supplier onboarding, and assist with performance reporting and scorecard preparation for assigned suppliers.

Compliance and continuous improvement. Ensure sourcing activity follows procurement policy, approval thresholds, and documentation standards. Identify process improvements and contribute to playbooks, templates, and knowledge assets for the category team.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or related commercial experience, ideally including indirect categories.
• Experience running competitive sourcing events with minimal supervision. Strong analytical skills, including confident use of Excel for spend analysis, bid comparison, and cost modeling.
• Sound written and verbal communication, with the ability to present recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Working familiarity with commercial contract terms and the ability to partner effectively with Legal.
• Organized and able to manage multiple concurrent projects against deadlines. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to services categories such as HR services, consulting and professional services, or facilities.
• Experience with Coupa / SAP Ariba / Omnea / Oracle and contract lifecycle management platforms. Familiarity with third-party risk, data privacy, or information security review processes.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization across time zones.
• Progress toward CPSM, MCIPS, or equivalent certification.