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Senior Buyer - Indirect Procurement (Corporate Services & Contracts)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Senior Buyer - Indirect Procurement to support enterprise-wide sourcing and supplier management initiatives within a Fortune 500 environment. This role will initially focus on contract portfolio reviews, supplier renegotiations, risk mitigation, and execution of new agreements across indirect spend categories.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cost optimization, strengthening supplier performance, improving contractual compliance, and supporting strategic procurement transformation initiatives. In addition to contract-focused responsibilities, the role will oversee procurement activities related to Corporate Services categories.

This position requires strong negotiation capabilities, cross-functional collaboration skills, financial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship

Key Responsibilities

Contract Review & Commercial Negotiations

• Lead comprehensive reviews of existing supplier agreements to identify cost savings, commercial improvement opportunities, risk exposure, and service enhancements.
• Execute supplier renegotiation strategies focused on pricing optimization, service-level improvements, payment terms, and contractual protections.
• Draft, coordinate, and execute new supplier agreements in partnership with Legal, Finance, Risk, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure supplier contracts align with corporate procurement policies, compliance requirements, and enterprise risk standards.
• Support development and standardization of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and sourcing governance processes.
• Monitor contract expiration timelines and proactively manage renewal strategies.
• Experience in writing/negotiating/overseeing TSA's

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities for Corporate Services categories, which may include:
  • Facilities Services
  • Professional Services
  • HR & Benefits Services
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Travel & Fleet
  • Office Services
  • Temporary Labor
  • Financial & Administrative Services
• Conduct RFx events, supplier evaluations, benchmarking analyses, and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop category strategies aligned with enterprise operational and financial objectives.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining competitive tension and commercial accountability.
• Partner with business leaders to understand operational requirements and translate needs into sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Accounts Payable, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Internal Audit and other teams as necessary.
• Drive supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.

Analytics & Operational Excellence

• Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to support procurement decision-making.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and sourcing records within procurement systems and contract repositories.
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls, procurement governance standards, and company policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Procurement, or related field.
• 5-8+ years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, or strategic purchasing experience within a corporate environment.
• Strong experience negotiating indirect procurement agreements and commercial terms.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier contract reviews, renewals, and renegotiations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/procurement systems.

Preferred

• Experience within a Fortune 500 or large multi-site enterprise organization.
• Experience supporting Corporate Services procurement categories.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent.

Core Competencies

• Commercial Negotiation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Financial & Spend Analysis
• Risk Mitigation
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence
• Process Improvement
• Executive Communication
• Project Management

Success Metrics

• Contract savings and cost avoidance
• Supplier performance improvements
• Reduction in contract risk exposure
• On-time contract renewals and executions
• Procurement cycle time improvements
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Compliance to procurement policies and governance standards

Work Environment

• High degree of cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously
• Office-based environment with some flexibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

No COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay

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