Indirect Procurement Category Specialist

Summary of the Job

The Indirect Procurement Category Specialist works under the direction of the Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement on the development and implementation of effective procurement strategies, from initial identification of procurement needs through delivery, for indirect goods and services within the Corporate Services space (HR, Marketing, Consulting, Finance, Temp Labor, etc.). Contributes to the planning, development, management and implementation of procurement strategic initiatives that align with the Water Tech Zone Company goals for reducing costs and meeting financial expectations, while managing vendor relationships. This role will influence and collaborate with senior management, P&L leadership, regional leadership and supply base to develop and deploy a holistic, global/regional strategy for indirect pend.Key Characteristics Sustains the negotiation, coordination, and assures that assigned indirect spend categories and services are purchased at the best possible cost without compromising quality.Strategic Thinking with multi-disciplinary collaborationAnalytical with problem-solving skillsDuties & Responsibilities: Oversee Strategic Sourcing and Category Management for the assigned categories.Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units to ensure alignment between business unit goals and sourcing strategy objectives.Consult with stakeholders to achieve the best contractual outcomes, including strong legal and business terms and meaningful performance indicators and service levels.Negotiate, finalize, and advise on contract documents with support from Risk Management, Legal, Finance, and other key internal stakeholders.Experience in negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSA) and Statement of Works (SOW).Develop strong supplier relationships to enhance effectiveness and value; facilitate supplier reviews and generate continuous improvement initiatives.Lead and coordinate activities associated with the sourcing process, including but not limited to RFx preparation and execution, supplier response evaluations, project summaries/business case development, and supplier communications.Identify and implement savings opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements.