Indirect Procurement Specialist
Core
Managing and optimizing sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships across a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories including IT, facilities, professional services, marketing, and corporate goods.
Role type
Indirect Procurement Specialist
Builds
Procurement strategies and commercial outcomes for ADTRAN's global procurement organization
Domain
Corporate Procurement / Supply Chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, spend analytics, cost reduction, compliance management, TCO practices, ERP systems proficiency
Preferred skills
Contract negotiation for indirect categories, sourcing methodologies, spend analytics tools, corporate services procurement experience
Responsibilities
Support procurement activities involving sourcing, quoting, supplier evaluation, and purchase order management; Negotiate favorable contractual terms with suppliers; Act as a procurement partner to cross-functional stakeholders to understand demand and deliver sourcing solutions; Build and maintain strong relationships with indirect suppliers and internal business partners; Drive changes across all levels of organization and geographical boundaries; Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives by identifying savings opportunities; Support development and implementation of procurement efficiencies and standardized tools; Assist with indirect supplier performance management by coordinating reviews and tracking metrics; Ensure compliance with procurement policies and recommend updates; Implement and support Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) practices including benchmarking and RFP participation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC