Indirect Procurement Specialist

Job Summary The Indirect Procurement Specialist supports ADTRAN’s global procurement organization by managing and optimizing sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships across a broad portfolio of indirect spend categories, including travel, utilities, test & measurement equipment, IT, facilities, professional services, marketing, and other corporate goods and services. This role plays a key part in driving spend ownership, transparency, and analytics across indirect categories, supporting data‑driven sourcing decisions and effective cost governance. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business requirements, deliver strong commercial outcomes, and enhance compliance, efficiency, and visibility across regions. Duties and Responsibilities Supports procurement activities in indirect categories, including sourcing, quoting, supplier evaluation, and purchase order management. Assists in negotiating favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers. Acts as a procurement partner to cross‑functional stakeholders (IT, Finance, HR, Facilities, Operations, Marketing, Engineering) to understand demand and deliver fit‑for‑purpose sourcing solutions. Builds and maintains strong relationships with indirect suppliers and internal business partners to foster collaboration and improve service delivery. Drives change across all levels of the organization and across geographical boundaries. Contributes to cost‑reduction initiatives by identifying savings opportunities and supporting strategic sourcing efforts. Supports development and implementation of procurement efficiencies, standardized tools, practices, and procedures that shorten quotation, RFP, and decision‑making timelines. Assists with indirect supplier performance management by coordinating reviews, tracking metrics, and preparing reports. Ensures compliance with procurement policies and recommends updates to maintain relevance, alignment with best practices, and regulatory adherence. Implements and supports total cost of ownership (TCO) practices, including benchmarking, RFP participation, and supplier performance measurement. Partners with business units such as IT, HR, Finance, Facilities, and Marketing to understand indirect purchasing needs and deliver procurement support. Performs additional tasks and projects assigned to support departmental and company needs. Responds to and supports minimal travel assistance as required. Qualifications Basic Qualifications BA/BS degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). Minimum 5+ years of procurement or supply‑chain experience, preferably with indirect purchasing categories. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret spend data and support data‑driven decisions. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as ERP or procurement systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and geographies. Self‑starter with excellent business/financial acumen. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting contract negotiations and supplier discussions for indirect categories. Familiarity with sourcing methodologies, supplier evaluation models, and cost analysis techniques. Prior experience in corporate services procurement (e.g., IT, facilities, professional services, travel, utilities). Experience with spend analytics, reporting, or procurement data governance tools and processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr