Job Description

As Indirect Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting strategic sourcing and development of Indirect categories and services. Your strong collaboration skills and attention to details will support business and functional objectives. The position is responsible for supporting Indirect Category Managers, creating and executing cost savings projects and supporting various programs. The position is responsible for maintaining and supporting the company indirect buying process, ensuring associates are complying with the preferred Suppliers, while also supporting the contract management process.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

Support various programs including, but not limited to, Travel and Expense, Supplier Diversity, Contract Lifecycle Management and Contingent Workforce Management; Supports Procure-to-Pay activities, consisting of general PO and Supplier support and invoice resolution

Apply specialized knowledge of the purchasing function to build purchasing excellence in supply chain

Collaborate with Category Managers, Functional Leaders and teams to define, develop, and implement new Suppliers or services.

Support adoption of new/updated procurement systems and processes including a focus on internal customer support and guidance.

Recommend improvements in purchasing methodologies and procurement process flows and may actively participate in implementation and ongoing administration.

Manage key performance indicators to measure, control and benchmark procurement processes to drive improvements for the operations network.

Collaborate with and advises Category Managers and functional teams with key information that contributes to purchasing power and risk mitigation.

Build effective stakeholder relationships with Suppliers and other service providers, ensuring a high service level in terms of quotations and lead-times.

Negotiate Supplier contracts as per business needs, to purchase raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, services, and supplies.

Track and monitors spend management metrics

Achieve year-over-year reductions in total costs of goods and services, while maintaining or improving supplier quality and service levels.

Leverage and apply strong understanding of contracting and negotiating, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management to manage supplier relationships and provide sustainable cost, quality, availability, and technology solutions with adherence to procurement policies. 

Qualifications

Education – Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related

Experience – 4+ years in Procurement or other Business functions

Experience in purchasing, sourcing, and contract management

General understanding of contract terms & conditions, negotiation tactics

Proven track record of negotiations that result in cost savings and risk avoidance

Experience in structuring contracts and managing business relationships

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, rates, proportions, percentages.

Ability to analyze and interpret data. 

Ability to utilize commercial software tools for analysis and project management.

Essential Skills:

Benchmarking

Business & Industry Acumen

Capacity Planning

Contract Negotiation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis and Synthesis

Problem Solving

Procure-to-Pay

Risk Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Management

Recommended Skills:

Business Analysis

Business Data Analytics

Continuous Process Improvement

ERP Software

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Global Sourcing

Governance and Compliance

KPI Tracking

Procurement

Regulatory Compliance

Inside this Business Group
As members of the Finance team, employees act as full partners in making and supporting business decisions that are aimed at maximizing shareholder value. Intel Finance has a strong focus on facilitating change and improvement both within finance and in the operations supported.


Posting Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Benefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.


Working Model
This role will require an on-site presence.