Indirect Procurement Specialist

Location: Cleveland, OH 44115 — Fully Onsite Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 annually Employment Type: Direct Hire Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. About The Opportunity Our client is an established, growing industrial distribution and technical solutions organization that supports businesses across a wide range of industries with essential products, equipment, and services. The company is seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist to join its corporate headquarters team in Cleveland, Ohio. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to purchasing strategy, supplier relationships, cost optimization, and corporate office operations. Working in a highly visible headquarters environment, the successful candidate will interact with internal stakeholders across the organization and collaborate with leadership and other departments to support business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional who wants to build a long-term career in procurement, take on increasing responsibility, and develop the skills needed to pursue future leadership opportunities. Key Responsibilities Indirect Procurement & Strategic Sourcing: Support sourcing and purchasing activities across indirect spend categories, including office supplies, uniforms, travel, facilities services, and other business-related goods and services. Supplier Relationship Management: Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, building productive relationships while ensuring quality, service, and cost-effectiveness. Contract Development & Negotiation: Develop requests for proposals (RFPs), support contract negotiations, and coordinate purchasing agreements and professional services contracts in partnership with the Legal department. Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce expenses, improve purchasing processes, and enhance supplier performance while maintaining service standards. Purchasing Administration: Oversee purchasing documentation, financial coding, supplier vetting, invoice and payment issues, and compliance with internal policies and procedures. Policy & Process Improvement: Help develop and maintain procurement policies, procedures, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives. Supplier Performance: Monitor supplier performance, evaluate service levels, and implement improvements to strengthen purchasing outcomes. Corporate Office Coordination: Coordinate day-to-day office operations at the corporate headquarters, including vendor relationships, janitorial services, office supply inventory, furniture, workspace configuration, and maintenance needs. Equipment & Facilities Purchasing: Source, evaluate, negotiate, and purchase office and warehouse equipment and services for headquarters and field locations as needed. Budget Management: Assist with developing annual budgets, monitoring expenditures, and managing spending within established budget parameters. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments and stakeholders to support purchasing needs, facilities projects, and broader organizational initiatives. Additional Projects: Contribute to special projects and other responsibilities as business needs evolve. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or a related field preferred. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Professional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Proficiency with spreadsheet software and the ability to analyze purchasing data, monitor expenses, and identify trends. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with an interest in process improvement and cost savings. The ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, colleague…

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