Indirect Procurement Specialist

Scope of Responsibility

Aid in the strategic sourcing and management of indirect spend categories such as office supplies, uniforms, and travel to optimize cost and service.

Serve as the point of contact for indirect goods/service providers and internal customers while ensuring appropriate levels of management engagement and approval.

Create and maintain indirect purchasing policies, procedures, and process controls.

Gather market intelligence and track industry trends for assigned purchasing categories.

Execute Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives within assigned spend categories.

Build and maintain beneficial relationships with internal customers and suppliers.

Develop and execute cost reduction strategies for assigned spend categories.

Lead facilities management projects, at both local and field facilities, as needs arise.

Job Duties

Oversee category administration, ensuring accurate financial coding, payment, supplier vetting and compliance with company standards.

Deploy supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Investigate, propose, and execute strategies and activities to reduce the company’s costs and increase service to customers.

Create and maintain productive relationships between suppliers and internal customers.

Lead contract development activity in conjunction with the Legal department.

Facilitate the payment for indirect goods and services and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

As Office Coordinator for Applied’s Corporate Headquarters location, including janitorial liaison and inventory management, furniture and workspace configuration and maintenance.

Vet vendors, conduct purchase negotiation and execute the purchase of office and warehouse equipment and services for local HQ and field locations.

Develop an annual budget; track and manage expenses within budget.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Strong organization and communications skills, especially e-mail.

Experience with spreadsheet software and data analysis tools.

Three (3) or more years of experience in procurement or supply chain management is preferred.