The Indirect Sourcing role is responsible for end-to-end indirect procurement and category sourcing for non-production goods and services. This position drives cost reduction, supplier performance improvement, contract compliance, and operational efficiency across all indirect spend categories, including MRO, facility services, logistics, IT, marketing, professional services, office supplies, travel and corporate expenses. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders, finance, legal, and global procurement teams to deliver sustainable sourcing strategies and annual cost saving targets.
This position will be located in Fort Mill, SC and will be a Hybrid Role.
**The candidate for this role will be required to be a US Citizen and or US Permanent Resident. We will not be able to provide sponsorship for this role.**
Preferred QualificationsKey Responsibilities
- Indirect Category Sourcing & Strategy
- Manage full sourcing cycle: requirement collection, RFx (RFQ/RFP/RFI), quotation evaluation, negotiation, vendor selection, and final award.
- Develop category strategy for indirect spend portfolios, analyze market trend, supplier landscape, cost structure and benchmark data.
- Conduct strategic sourcing projects to consolidate suppliers, standardize services, and eliminate redundant spend.
- Cost Reduction & Value Creation
- Deliver annual cost saving targets via negotiation, strategic bundling, vendor consolidation, and process optimization.
- Track spend analysis, identify saving opportunities, implement cost avoidance and cost optimization initiatives.
- Support company-wide cost reduction programs and quarterly procurement business review.
- Supplier Management & Performance
- Manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle: supplier onboarding, qualification, performance KPI tracking, evaluation and quarterly business review.
- Monitor supplier delivery quality, service level, response speed, compliance and risk status.
- Resolve operational issues, service disputes, contract deviations and escalate critical supplier risks.
- Contract & Compliance Management
- Support legal and procurement team on indirect service contract review, pricing validation, terms negotiation and contract execution.
- Ensure purchasing activities fully comply with company procurement policy, SOX requirement, financial compliance and internal control standards.
- Prevent maverick buying, unapproved spend and off-contract purchasing behavior.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Communicate and align requirements with plant operation, admin, IT, finance, marketing and department leaders.
- Provide professional sourcing advice, market insight and vendor recommendation for internal business partners.
- Improve procurement experience and service efficiency for internal end users.
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Maintain accurate sourcing records, price history, vendor database and procurement documents.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly sourcing report, cost saving report, category analysis and supplier performance report.
- Support internal audit, global procurement audit and cross-regional sourcing alignment.
Skills Required
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Experience managing indirect sourcing and procurement activities, including RFQ, RFP, RFI, negotiation, vendor selection, and contract execution
- Experience developing category strategies and delivering cost savings or cost avoidance
- Experience managing supplier onboarding, qualification, performance KPIs, and supplier risk
- Experience with contract compliance, procurement policies, SOX requirements, financial compliance, and internal controls
- Experience preparing sourcing, savings, category, and supplier performance reports
Brady Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brady Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Brady Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. employees receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Materials also indicate access to mental and behavioral health support.
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Retirement Support — A matched 401(k) plan is provided in the U.S., with formal plan structures and vesting confirmed in company materials and filings. This indicates consistent, programmatic retirement support rather than ad hoc contributions.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, together with family‑building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption and surrogacy assistance. Scholarship programs and matching gifts further extend family and community support.
Brady Corporation Insights
What We Do
Brady Corporation is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places. Brady’s products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels, signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Founded in 1914, the Company has a diverse customer base in electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, medical, aerospace and a variety of other industries. Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as of July 31, 2021, employed approximately 5,700 people in its worldwide businesses. Brady’s fiscal 2021 sales were approximately $1.14 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. More information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.
