Indirect Sourcing Specialist
Core
Building the internal infrastructure for indirect procurement and capital expenditure management in a defense technology company.
Role type
Indirect Sourcing Specialist (Greenfield Function Owner)
Builds
Indirect sourcing strategy, supplier panels, governance frameworks, and CAPEX procurement processes.
Domain
Defense technology / Autonomous systems
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Indirect procurement strategy, contract negotiation, CAPEX management, TCO analysis, spend analysis, ERP proficiency, supplier governance
Preferred skills
Startup environment experience, defense/aeronautics/deep-tech background
Technologies
Odoo, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics
Responsibilities
Define and implement sourcing plans for non-production categories; Lead RFQs and competitive tenders; Negotiate contracts and framework agreements; Manage CAPEX procurement from expression of need to contract execution; Establish governance frameworks and purchasing policies; Ensure compliance and traceability of indirect spend.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
