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What this role is
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.
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What they ask for
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