iHerb · 1 month ago
Indirect Procurement Specialist (IT Focus)
iHerb is a leading eCommerce platform dedicated to health and wellness products. They are seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist with expertise in indirect procurement operations, responsible for managing procurement processes, supplier governance, and cross-functional collaboration to support daily operations.
BeautyDelivery ServiceE-CommerceFood and BeverageHealth CareRetailSoftwareWellness
Responsibilities
Assist with supplier onboarding approval governance, ensuring due diligence, compliance screenings, and tax form accuracy (W-8/W-9)
Provide oversight of Accounts Payable processes, resolving escalated invoice/PO mismatches, payment holds, and audit support
Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, AP, and business leadership on procurement strategies, compliance, and risk mitigation
Develop dashboards and analytics that inform leadership decisions on spend, supplier performance, and risk
Lead cross-functional projects with visibility to senior stakeholders
Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle using Ironclad, from drafting through renewal
Partner with internal stakeholders and Legal to align on contract and compliance requirements
Support month-end accruals and partner with Finance on reporting deliverables
Shape indirect procurement best practices, applying external market knowledge and regulatory insights to company policies
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise across the full Source-to-Pay (S2P) lifecycle, with emphasis on contract negotiation for indirect procurement
Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure favorable terms and conditions
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP Ariba & Business Network, Oracle, or equivalent) and other procurement tools
Skilled in e-procurement platforms, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Asana
Advanced Excel expertise, including data consolidation, analysis, and reporting on complex datasets
Strong understanding of P2P processes, procurement analytics, and vendor governance
Experience using legal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools (e.g., Ironclad)
10+ years of relevant experience in indirect procurement, accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline
Preferred
Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) processes
Experience working with the VIM Workplace Inbox
Hands-on experience with supplier onboarding processes
Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new software tools and applications
Provide audit support (internal and external) to ensure SOX compliance
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs
401(k) plan
Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
Paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Restrict Stock Units
Annual bonuses
Company
iHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-11
Venture Capital
2026-01-11
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