Procurement Specialist, Professional Services at Affiliated Distributors (AD) – Wayne, Pennsylvania

Position Summary:

Primary responsibilities of this role will be supporting Service Provider vetting and recruitment, contracts and negotiations, onboarding and enablement activities, program adoption, and account management of the AD Service Providers for AD Members. Service Providers are strategic relationships that AD develops with providers in indirect services categories, like IT, Human Resources, Finance, Logistics and Operations. to support our members’ organizational and operational growth.

This position will serve as a trusted advisor to service provider partners and AD Members, helping to build a strong relationship that elevates AD as a premier partner. This role will report into the Procurement Director, Professional Services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute purchasing activities across indirect service categories (e.g., Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Logistics).
• Support end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, RFP development, quotation analysis, and proposal evaluation.
• Assist in negotiations to achieve favorable pricing, contractual terms, and service-level agreements.
• Facilitate onboarding and integration of new service provider partners.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and supplier contracts.
• Cross departmental collaboration with Member Engagement Teams to drive utilization of Service Provider Partners.
• Contribute to the management of strategic service providers to drive value and performance.
• Administer relationships with operational service providers to ensure service continuity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Experience in indirect sourcing categories such as IT, marketing, facilities, or professional services.

2. Exposure to negotiation and contract management.

3. Motivated and self-starting.

4. Strong problem-solving skills.

5. Proven track record in project management and delivering measurable results.

6. Public speaking and presentation experience preferred.

7. Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, peers, and coworkers.

8. Experience with cross-departmental collaboration and cross-functional teams.

9. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and CRM Software.

10. Passionate about enabling the service provider community and AD Member Programs for success with the right education, promotional materials, and messaging.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain (indirect sourcing preferred).
• Basic knowledge of procurement practices, service provider management, and contract terms.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with members, services providers, and divisional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Work and PowerPoint.

Additional Comments:

1. The position is based out of our corporate office in Wayne, PA, where we have a hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in office with Mondays and Fridays remote); typical hours are 8:00a – 5:00p M-F.

2. Travel up to 20% for AD Meetings, industry events and AD Member offices required to promote program and engage participants and prospects.

AD is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At AD, we support a collaborative and inclusive environment. We value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives which we believe make AD a better place to work.