Indirect Procurement Project Specialist - 404487

Client Overview

Our client is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer that develops high-performance ingredients and technologies for a variety of consumer and industrial markets. Our client is seeking an Indirect Procurement Project Specialist to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$35/hr - $45/hr

Position Overview

The Indirect Procurement Project Specialist will support a company-wide procurement transformation initiative. This individual will partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to execute sourcing projects, analyze spend, negotiate commercial terms, and deliver measurable cost savings across a variety of indirect spend categories. This is a highly collaborative, project-focused role suited for a procurement professional who is comfortable managing multiple sourcing initiatives, conducting financial analysis, and working directly with suppliers to obtain and evaluate competitive quotes.

Responsibilities Of The Indirect Procurement Project Specialist

• Lead RFQs, RFPs, competitive bids, supplier benchmarking, and market-testing activities.
• Engage suppliers to obtain quotes, assess capabilities, and evaluate sourcing options.
• Manage multiple procurement and outsourcing projects across indirect spend categories.
• Analyze spend, supplier proposals, pricing models, service levels, and total cost of ownership.
• Develop financial comparisons, sourcing recommendations, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Track initiatives from opportunity identification through supplier selection, implementation, and savings realization.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements, specifications, risks, and evaluation criteria.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, service levels, payment terms, contracts, and overall commercial value.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, improve performance, and reduce unnecessary spend.
• Collaborate with Legal and internal stakeholders to implement new or amended supplier agreements.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and report on project status, risks, savings, and implementation progress.
  
  

Required Experience/Skills For The Indirect Procurement Project Specialist

• Two or more years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience conducting RFQs, RFPs, supplier comparisons, market tests, or competitive bidding events.
• Experience communicating directly with suppliers, obtaining quotes, and supporting commercial negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate spend data, pricing, supplier proposals, and financial information.
• Experience partnering with internal stakeholders to define requirements and implement sourcing decisions.
• Understanding of pricing models, rate cards, service-level expectations, payment terms, contract terms, and total cost of ownership.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities within a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and experience using ERP, procurement, or spend-management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Indirect Procurement Project Specialist

• Experience sourcing within one or more indirect spend categories.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or similarly complex operational environment.
• Training or certification in project management, CIPS, ISM, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
  
  

Benefits

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).