Indirect Purchasing Specialist

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Own and manage assigned indirect spend categories and programs including office supplies, uniforms, waste removal, multifunction devices, and others.
• Serve as the company’s Assistant Travel Manager, responsible for the travel system, process, and for addressing travel-related issues as they arise.
• Co-develop Requests for Proposal, purchase contracts and professional services agreements.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of indirect purchasing policies and procedures.
• Gather market intelligence and track industry trends for assigned purchasing categories.
• Execute Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives within assigned spend categories.
• Manage all administrative aspects for assigned categories including invoice review and approval, system data maintenance, financial coding, supplier vetting and document filing.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal customers and functional areas such as Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Operations, and Legal.
• Develop mutually beneficial relationships with outside goods and services providers.
• Drive cost reduction results within assigned categories.
• Lead facilities management-related activities both local and in the field, as needs arise.
• Manage fixed asset purchases, projects, and maintenance needs for the HQ location.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• Serve as primary point of contact for goods/service providers while ensuring appropriate levels of management engagement and approval.
• Facilitate productive relationships between suppliers and internal customers.
• Coordinate supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Clearly and concisely report on category performance.
• Coordinate contract development activity in conjunction with the Legal department.
• Facilitate the payment for indirect goods and services and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Execute the purchase equipment and services for local HQ and field locations.
• Manage janitorial operations at HQ location and promptly address issues as they arise.
• Order and maintain stock of office and janitorial supplies in support of local HQ facility.
• Develop an annual budget; track and manage expenses within budget.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.