Sr Sourcing Specialist-Indirect

The Indirect Sourcing role is responsible for end-to-end indirect procurement and category sourcing for non-production goods and services. This position drives cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, contract compliance, and operational efficiency across all indirect spend categories, including MRO, facility services, logistics, IT, marketing, professional services, office supplies, travel and corporate expenses. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders, finance, legal, and global procurement teams to deliver sustainable sourcing strategies and annual cost saving targets.

This position will be located in Fort Mill, SC and will be a Hybrid Role. 

**The candidate for this role will be required to be a US Citizen and or US Permanent Resident. We will not be able to provide sponsorship for this role.** 

Key Responsibilities

1. Indirect Category Sourcing & Strategy

- Manage full sourcing cycle: requirement collection, RFx (RFQ/RFP/RFI), quotation evaluation, negotiation, vendor selection, and final award.

- Develop category strategy for indirect spend portfolios, analyze market trend, supplier landscape, cost structure and benchmark data.

- Conduct strategic sourcing projects to consolidate suppliers, standardize services, and eliminate redundant spend.

1. Cost Reduction & Value Creation

- Deliver annual cost saving targets via negotiation, strategic bundling, vendor consolidation, and process optimization.

- Track spend analysis, identify saving opportunities, implement cost avoidance and cost optimization initiatives.

- Support company-wide cost reduction programs and quarterly procurement business review.

1. Supplier Management & Performance

- Manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle: supplier onboarding, qualification, performance KPI tracking, evaluation and quarterly business review.

- Monitor supplier delivery quality, service level, response speed, compliance and risk status.

- Resolve operational issues, service disputes, contract deviations and escalate critical supplier risks.

1. Contract & Compliance Management

- Support legal and procurement team on indirect service contract review, pricing validation, terms negotiation and contract execution.

- Ensure purchasing activities fully comply with company procurement policy, SOX requirement, financial compliance and internal control standards.

- Prevent maverick buying, unapproved spend and off-contract purchasing behavior.

1. Stakeholder Collaboration

- Communicate and align requirements with plant operation, admin, IT, finance, marketing and department leaders.

- Provide professional sourcing advice, market insight and vendor recommendation for internal business partners.

- Improve procurement experience and service efficiency for internal end users.

1. Data Analysis & Reporting

- Maintain accurate sourcing records, price history, vendor database and procurement documents.

- Prepare monthly/quarterly sourcing report, cost saving report, category analysis and supplier performance report.

- Support internal audit, global procurement audit and cross-regional sourcing alignment.