Senior Indirect Buyer

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FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

Fortna is seeking a Senior Indirect Buyer to join our Global Procurement team. This role will focus on managing indirect spend (approx. $200M annually), driving measurable cost savings, and ensuring contractual compliance across a broad range of categories. The ideal candidate will be a skilled negotiator with deep knowledge of contract language, experienced in ERP systems, and comfortable collaborating with executive leadership and international teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead sourcing initiatives for indirect spend categories, ensuring best value and compliance with company policies.
Negotiate commercial terms and detailed contract language to mitigate risk and protect Fortna’s interests.
Support the achievement of established cost savings and cost avoidance KPIs, ensuring performance targets are met annually.
Manage supplier relationships and performance, including issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Legal, and international business units.
Analyze spend data, identify opportunities for cost savings, and execute sourcing strategies.
Maintain accurate purchasing and contract records in ERP systems (Infor LN, IQMS, Microsoft Dynamics).
Support project management activities related to procurement initiatives and system implementations.
Partner with global teams to align sourcing strategies and leverage scale.

Qualifications

5+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, with a focus on indirect spend.
Proven success in contract negotiation, contract language review/interpretation, and delivering cost savings results tied to KPIs.
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and compliance requirements.
Proficiency in ERP systems, ideally with Infor LN, IQMS, and Microsoft Dynamics.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively across global teams and navigate cultural differences.

Preferred Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
Experience in manufacturing or engineering-driven organizations.
Project management skills.
Prior involvement in large-scale procurement transformation or ERP implementation projects.
Experience with change management and driving process improvements.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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