Indirect Buyer
Entech Staffing Solutions
Job Opportunity: Indirect Buyer / Purchasing Specialist Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid: 3 days onsite required T,W, TH) Position Type: Full-Time / Long Term Contract Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented, driven Indirect Buyer to manage the procurement of corporate materials, professional services, equipment rentals, and contracted labor. This role focuses heavily on indirect procurement (MRO, CAPEX, corporate services, and site utilities) rather than direct production materials. The ideal candidate will ensure all indirect spend aligns with corporate Supply Chain Management policies, negotiate optimal terms, and manage the end-to-end purchasing lifecycle within SAP. Core Responsibilities
Indirect Procurement & Contract Management
Indirect Procurement & Contract Management
- Lead the purchasing lifecycle for indirect materials, corporate services, equipment rentals, and contracted labor in strict accordance with Supply Chain Management Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure all indirect purchase orders (POs) and master agreements incorporate appropriate Terms & Conditions, risk mitigation, and commercial insurance requirements.
- Assist Category Managers and Senior Buyers in the strategic development, drafting, and execution of comprehensive corporate contracts and Master Service Agreements (MSAs).
- Develop structured Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bidding packages for indirect spend categories.
- Implement, track, and manage purchase orders, including rigorous change order management and contract amendments.
- Negotiate with indirect vendors and service providers to expedite the delivery of materials, resolve service bottlenecks, and optimize commercial terms.
- Oversee the supplier onboarding process by managing and reviewing supplier prequalification documentation.
- Partner with suppliers to efficiently resolve material and service quality issues, driving corrective actions when necessary.
- Manage milestone-based and fixed-price contracts within SAP , ensuring appropriate milestones and documentation are secured to trigger timely payments for contracted labor.
- Compile, calculate, and interpret procurement metrics to issue actionable spend reports using SAP and Excel.
- Maintain organized, compliant digital and physical registries of source documents for audit readiness.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree required; a degree in Supply Chain Management or a related business field is highly preferred.
- Experience: 1-3 years of dedicated purchasing experience, with a strong preference for candidates focused on indirect spend, service contracts, or corporate procurement .
- Systems: Strong proficiency with computer applications, specifically SAP (or similar enterprise ERP system) and Microsoft Excel.
- Negotiation: Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing, lead times, and contract terms with service providers and vendors.
- Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a collaborative approach to supporting internal client departments and key stakeholders.
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