Indirect Procurement Specialist

We are looking for an Indirect Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on managing indirect spend, strengthening supplier partnerships, and helping the business achieve cost-effective purchasing outcomes while maintaining service quality. The role also supports office and facilities-related procurement activities and requires strong collaboration with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams in a fully onsite environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage indirect purchasing categories such as office supplies, uniforms, travel, and related services to improve value, quality, and operational support.

• Prepare and coordinate sourcing events, including proposal requests, contract documents, and service agreements, while guiding approvals through the appropriate channels.

• Maintain procurement policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to support compliance, accurate purchasing practices, and effective category management.

• Monitor supplier performance, address service or payment issues, and drive ongoing improvements in vendor quality, responsiveness, and cost efficiency.

• Research market conditions and category trends to identify savings opportunities, recommend sourcing strategies, and support informed purchasing decisions.

• Partner with internal departments, suppliers, and legal stakeholders to negotiate terms, develop contracts, and maintain productive business relationships.

• Lead purchasing and coordination efforts for office, warehouse, and facilities-related needs, including equipment, workspace setup, furniture, and vendor services.

• Support environmental, social, and governance objectives within assigned categories and contribute to additional procurement or facilities projects as business needs evolve.

• Track category spending, assist with budget planning, and ensure financial coding, supplier vetting, and purchasing records are handled accurately.

• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions, with exposure to indirect spend management.

• Demonstrated ability to support buying processes, purchase orders, contract administration, and supplier negotiations in a corporate environment.

• Strong Excel skills, including hands-on use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP for reporting, analysis, and spend tracking.

• Experience working with large ERP or procurement platforms; SAP knowledge is preferred.

• Familiarity with corporate procurement practices, indirect purchasing, and category-based sourcing activities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve purchasing or vendor issues, and communicate effectively with internal customers and external suppliers.

• Comfortable working in a 100% onsite role in Cleveland, Ohio.

• High school diploma and associate degree are both required.

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