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Indirect Corporate Senior Buyer

Genuine Parts Company

  • AL, AL
  • 27 days ago
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    Description

    Senior Buyer- Indirect Procurement (Corporate Services & Contracts)

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Senior Buyer- Indirect Procurement to support enterprise-wide sourcing and supplier management initiatives within a Fortune 500 environment. This role will initially focus on contract portfolio reviews, supplier renegotiations, risk mitigation, and execution of new agreements across indirect spend categories.

    The successful candidate will play a key role in driving cost optimization, strengthening supplier performance, improving contractual compliance, and supporting strategic procurement transformation initiatives. In addition to contract-focused responsibilities, the role will oversee procurement activities related to Corporate Services categories.

    This position requires strong negotiation capabilities, cross-functional collaboration skills, financial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

    You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship

    Key Responsibilities

    Contract Review & Commercial Negotiations

    • Lead comprehensive reviews of existing supplier agreements to identify cost savings, commercial improvement opportunities, risk exposure, and service enhancements.
    • Execute supplier renegotiation strategies focused on pricing optimization, service-level improvements, payment terms, and contractual protections.
    • Draft, coordinate, and execute new supplier agreements in partnership with Legal, Finance, Risk, and business stakeholders.
    • Ensure supplier contracts align with corporate procurement policies, compliance requirements, and enterprise risk standards.
    • Support development and standardization of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and sourcing governance processes.
    • Monitor contract expiration timelines and proactively manage renewal strategies.
    • Experience in writing/negotiating/overseeing TSA's

    Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

    • Manage sourcing and procurement activities for Corporate Services categories, which may include:

    • Facilities Services

    • Professional Services

    • HR & Benefits Services

    • Marketing & Communications

    • Travel & Fleet

    • Office Services

    • Temporary Labor

    • Financial & Administrative Services

    • Conduct RFx events, supplier evaluations, benchmarking analyses, and total cost of ownership assessments.

    • Identify and implement cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities.

    • Develop category strategies aligned with enterprise operational and financial objectives.

    Supplier & Stakeholder Management

    • Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining competitive tension and commercial accountability.
    • Partner with business leaders to understand operational requirements and translate needs into sourcing strategies.
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Accounts Payable, Finance, Operations, Compliance, Internal Audit and other teams as necessary.
    • Drive supplier performance management through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.

    Analytics & Operational Excellence

    • Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to support procurement decision-making.
    • Support procurement transformation initiatives, process standardization, and continuous improvement efforts.
    • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and sourcing records within procurement systems and contract repositories.
    • Ensure adherence to SOX controls, procurement governance standards, and company policies.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Procurement, or related field.
    • 5-8+ years of procurement, sourcing, contract management, or strategic purchasing experience within a corporate environment.
    • Strong experience negotiating indirect procurement agreements and commercial terms.
    • Demonstrated experience managing supplier contract reviews, renewals, and renegotiations.
    • Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/procurement systems.

    Preferred

    • Experience within a Fortune 500 or large multi-site enterprise organization.
    • Experience supporting Corporate Services procurement categories.
    • Familiarity with sourcing tools and procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, or similar systems.
    • Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.
    • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CSCP, or equivalent.

    Core Competencies

    • Commercial Negotiation
    • Strategic Sourcing
    • Contract Management
    • Supplier Relationship Management
    • Financial & Spend Analysis
    • Risk Mitigation
    • Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence
    • Process Improvement
    • Executive Communication
    • Project Management

    Success Metrics

    • Contract savings and cost avoidance
    • Supplier performance improvements
    • Reduction in contract risk exposure
    • On-time contract renewals and executions
    • Procurement cycle time improvements
    • Stakeholder satisfaction
    • Compliance to procurement policies and governance standards

    Work Environment

    • High degree of cross-functional collaboration
    • Ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously
    • Office-based environment with some flexibility

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

    BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

    No COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay

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    GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAL, AL
    IndustryAutomotive and Parts Mfg
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees

    About Company

    Today Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a service organization engaged in the distribution of: • Automotive Replacement Parts • Industrial Replacement Parts and Materials • Business Products The Company has a distribution network of over 3,100 operations located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Southeast Asia. In addition, the Company expanded its global network into Europe with its 2017 acquisition of Alliance Automotive Group.

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