Indirect Procurement Specialist

Our client, an American technology company that designs and builds consumer robots, is hiring an Indirect Sourcing and Procurement Specialist to join their team in Bedford, MA. As a Procurement Specialist, you would be responsible for managing the sourcing and procurement of indirect categories. The ideal candidate would have previous indirect procurement experience and experience working to improve procurement processes and select vendors. Requirements 3+ years of indirect procurement spend management experience. Proven track record and demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines. Responsive to both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative, problem solver, solution-focused, strong communication and organizational skills. Strong Leadership competencies, ability to inspire and motivate teams and cross‑functional teams to embrace the procurement processes. Knowledge of legal process, contract review and understating of commercial and legal terms. What You Will Do Support the procurement operations for multiple indirect categories. Manage suppliers and contract relations including performance measurement and improvement plans (e.g., contract renegotiations, price indexation, etc.). Identify specific sourcing opportunities and their potential financial impact. Prepare & solicit quotes or competitive bids from vendors. Lead supplier selection and negotiate pricing and contracts with selected vendors. Approve and qualify new vendors prior to vendor selection or set‑up. Ensure that preferred vendor pricing, service levels and agreed‑upon terms are being honored by vendors in transactions. Manage vendor relationships and serve as a point of escalation for stakeholders. Assist in the development and implementation of procurement plans, policies, and procedures. Strategize, lead, and execute strategies through short/long‑term objectives, change management, performance goals, and metrics for each of his/her indirect categories. Document and communicate procedures for all sourcing processes. Manage renewals, determine what needs to be bid and act pro‑actively. Lead the sourcing 7‑phase process from when the need is identified until contract is signed. Proactively run spend analytics for each of the categories, recommend consolidation and/or routinely engage in negotiations based on spend increases. #J-18808-Ljbffr Motion Recruitment