Seeking an experienced Indirect Buyer / Procurement Specialist to support purchasing operations for a manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for sourcing indirect materials, equipment, and services while driving cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment, strong ERP knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across operations, finance, and supply chain teams.
Key Responsibilities
Manage sourcing, supplier selection, and negotiations for indirect goods and services in accordance with procurement policies.
Oversee indirect spending categories including MRO, spare parts, consumables, professional services, and office supplies.
Build and maintain supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance, pricing, quality, and delivery.
Ensure compliance with procurement systems, preferred supplier programs, catalogs, and purchasing policies.
Manage purchase requisition to purchase order (PR-to-PO) workflows and resolve purchasing and invoice discrepancies.
Serve as the procurement systems subject matter expert, providing user training and process support.
Support inventory optimization through product standardization, supplier consolidation, repair/rebuild programs, and parts substitution initiatives.
Coordinate vendor setup and maintenance, master data accuracy, and ERP purchasing records.
Develop and analyze procurement metrics, spend reports, compliance reporting, and cost-saving initiatives.
Partner with operations, maintenance, finance, accounts payable, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted plant support and continuous improvement.
Support facility management initiatives, inventory optimization projects, and other procurement-related initiatives assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; Associate degree with 5-7+ years of relevant procurement experience will also be considered.
Experience purchasing indirect materials within a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting multiple facilities.
Strong supplier negotiation, sourcing, and contract management experience.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) and eProcurement platforms.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Travel: Less than 5% (primarily domestic).
Preferred Skills
Indirect procurement and MRO purchasing experience
Supplier performance management
Inventory optimization and cost reduction initiatives
Procurement compliance and reporting
Cross-functional collaboration in manufacturing environments
What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits including Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary supplemental benefits
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities, where applicable
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.
#LSNCJOBS
Numbers & Facts
Location
Reidsville, NC
Skills
Accounts Payableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Reportingunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Expense Reportsunmatched
Expense Trackingunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
Financeunmatched
Inventory Costsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Managementunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Quality Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.