Strategically and competitively source Indirect services - professional & contingent workforce.Lead the development of RFx projects to identify and implement best in class services supporting a cross section of Applied's business operationsFoster strong internal partner engagement to understand their procurement and business needsDevelop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to understand their capabilities and product roadmap. Identify and develop new supply sources… Show more Strategically and competitively source Indirect services - professional & contingent workforce.Lead the development of RFx projects to identify and implement best in class services supporting a cross section of Applied's business operationsFoster strong internal partner engagement to understand their procurement and business needsDevelop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to understand their capabilities and product roadmap. Identify and develop new supply sources. Work with cross functional teams to address all aspects of category management including procurement support, commodity business plans, market trends assessments, pricing and product availabilityDefine, develop and execute negotiation plans. Lead negotiation with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, terms and leadtimeDrive multiple initiative to influence customers and suppliers at all levelsAnalyze spend to find opportunities and categories to reduce costIdentify and drive continuous improvement of Procurement processes, tools and overall operational efficiencyReview purchase requisitions and ensure Procurement activities are in compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements. Show less