# Indirect Procurement Specialist

Hiring organization: [Adtran](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/adtran)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/24c55088-52ce-4b77-88ec-64ddd516109c

Listed on Adtran's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Adtran Huntsville HQ

## Summary

This role supports ADTRAN's global procurement team by managing sourcing, purchasing, and supplier relationships across indirect spend categories like IT, facilities, and professional services. It suits someone with procurement experience who enjoys data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and helping drive cost savings through strategic sourcing.

_Our summary, not Adtran's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience with ERP or procurement systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with strong business and financial acumen

## Nice to have

- Advanced degree
- Experience with indirect purchasing categories
- Supporting contract negotiations for indirect categories
- Knowledge of sourcing methodologies and supplier evaluation models
- Prior corporate services procurement experience (IT, facilities, professional services, travel, utilities)
- Experience with spend analytics, reporting, or procurement data governance tools

Apply on Adtran's site: https://adtran.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ADTRAN/job/Adtran-Huntsville-HQ/Indirect-Procurement-Specialist_R005321