Indirect Procurement

Indirect Purchasing Buyer – Professional Services Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Own the full procurement lifecycle including requirement intake, SOW validation, RFQ creation, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and purchase order execution.
• Develop clear and comprehensive Statements of Work (SOW) defining scope, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
• Lead contract and agreement management including MSA, SOW, rate cards, and milestone-based contracts.
• Ensure contractual compliance with company terms, confidentiality agreements (NDA), and intellectual property protection clauses.
• Drive competitive sourcing using Approved Vendor List (AVL) and ensure selection based on capability, cost, and risk.
• Coordinate sourcing approvals including Sourcing Board reviews for higher spend engagements.
• Ensure compliance with quality (IATF) and information security (ISO 27001/TISAX) requirements where applicable.
• Monitor supplier performance on deliverables, quality, timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement through supplier development plans and performance reviews.
• Deliver cost savings through negotiation, rate benchmarking, and demand consolidation.