Strategic Sourcing Specialist II – Indirect Procurement

Mercury Insurance

Strategic sourcing specialist managing indirect procurement initiatives for Mercury Insurance. Leading competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, contract coordination, and spend analysis across business categories.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,410 - $117,348 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end indirect procurement processes, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management. Proficient in analyzing procurement data and supporting multiple commodities while ensuring compliance and process improvement.

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Indirect ProcurementSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationProcurement SystemsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

SourcingContract AdministrationProposal AnalysisCompetitive BiddingSupplier EvaluationCost-Structure AnalysisSpend ReportingKPI ReportingProcurement ComplianceMarket Research

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

CoupaJaggaerAribaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordData Visualization ToolsSpend Analytics ToolsContract Management SystemsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSM Certification

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSourcingSupply ChainVendor ManagementProfessional ServicesITFacilitiesOffice ServicesAdvertisingMobility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead sourcing initiatives and support end-to-end indirect procurement activities
Support intake, market research, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, bid administration, evaluation coordination, and recommendation development
Help internal stakeholders define business requirements, scope, service expectations, pricing structures, and supplier evaluation criteria
Coordinate supplier communications and maintain fair, organized, well-documented sourcing files
Analyze supplier proposals for commercial completeness, pricing competitiveness, business fit, and stakeholder alignment
Handle complex negotiations and supplier strategy initiatives
Support negotiation of commercial terms, pricing schedules, statements of work, renewals, and amendments
Coordinate contract review and approvals with Legal, Finance, Information Security, Risk, and business stakeholders
Support supplier onboarding, due diligence, documentation collection, risk reviews, and compliance reviews
Track sourcing milestones, savings opportunities, supplier status, contract actions, and procurement metrics
Maintain category and supplier information, sourcing templates, bid records, and procurement documentation
Provide internal customer support on procurement processes, tools, and policies, including Coupa workflows
Contribute to supplier performance follow-up, issue resolution, and post-award coordination
Identify process improvement, standardization, and compliance opportunities
Analyze procurement and spend data, support category management, track savings and cost avoidance, and develop leadership reports
Perform other duties assigned by Procurement leadership
Maintain regular full-time attendance of at least 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field required
3–5 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, contract administration, vendor management, or related business function
Experience with competitive bidding, proposal analysis, contract coordination, and supplier management
Experience supporting indirect procurement or services-based sourcing preferred
Experience with procurement systems, contract workflows, or spend reporting tools preferred
Experience supporting multiple commodities/categories, including professional services, IT, facilities, office services, advertising, or mobility
Experience with supplier segmentation, sourcing templates, procurement policy enforcement, or KPI/dashboard reporting
Foundational knowledge of sourcing, contracting, supplier evaluation, supplier relationship management, and procurement compliance
Ability to organize and manage multiple sourcing events and deadlines
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including pricing and cost-structure analysis
Ability to review supplier proposals, compare pricing, interpret data, identify trends, and summarize findings
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships across Procurement, Legal, Finance, IT, and business teams
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
Strong understanding of procurement and sourcing systems, including Coupa, Jaggaer, and Ariba
Familiarity with AI tools, data visualization tools, spend analytics tools, and contract management systems
CPSM certification is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
Engaging work environment
Promotional opportunities
Education assistance
Professional and personal development opportunities
Company recognition program
Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
Bonus potential