Indirect Buyer

Indirect Buyer

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Buyer to manage strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationships across a wide range of indirect materials, equipment, and services in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in category management, contract negotiation, cost savings, and supplier risk management , preferably within the automotive or industrial manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage indirect procurement categories, including equipment spares, industrial services, utilities, transportation, freight, rentals, and leasing .
• Source and negotiate equipment spares and maintenance services for stamping presses, tooling, and welding machines.
• Manage utility contracts for electricity, heating gas, welding gas, and other facility services.
• Oversee procurement of road, ocean, and air freight services, including Incoterms, bills of lading, and customs requirements.
• Manage contracts for real estate, warehouses, equipment leasing, forklifts, vehicles, and IT hardware.
• Source and manage PPE, industrial consumables, cleaning services, vending machines, food and beverage, and corporate travel and lodging.
• Coordinate procurement of HR consulting, staffing agencies, temporary labor, training services, and insurance programs.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, competitive bidding, supplier quote comparisons, and contract negotiations to achieve cost savings.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring performance, compliance, and supply risks.
• Review and negotiate service contracts, including scopes of work, SLAs, pricing, liability, indemnification, termination, and other contractual terms.
• Conduct supplier due diligence and ensure procurement activities meet company policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Experience in indirect procurement, purchasing, or category management , preferably in automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of indirect purchasing categories such as equipment spares, industrial services, utilities, logistics, and facility-related services.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, RFQs, RFPs, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing service agreements, contracts, and supplier relationships.
• Understanding of transportation and freight procurement, including Incoterms and customs processes, is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and contract-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and procurement-related systems.

Ideal Candidate:

A well-rounded indirect procurement professional with broad category management experience, particularly in industrial manufacturing equipment, maintenance services, utilities, and logistics , who can negotiate effectively, manage complex supplier contracts, drive cost savings, and ensure procurement compliance.