Indirect Procurement Category Manager Job at Waymo

Indirect Procurement Category Manager

Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the wor...

Location

United States

Salary:

190000.00 - 234000.00 USD / Year

Waymo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 10 years of procurement experience, including 7+ years focusing heavily on Marketing Services, BPO/Call Center Operations, or Customer Experience (CX) outsourcing
Expertise in managing large-scale global BPO deals, including cost-per-productive-hour (CPPH) models, staffing ratios, and rigorous SLA/penalty frameworks
Deep understanding of marketing procurement nuances, including agency fee models (retainer vs. project), media buying transparency, and creative production costs
Proven ability to perform make-versus-buy outsourcing analyses and develop TCO models for high-headcount operations
Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence creative marketing leaders and highly analytical operations directors alike

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end category management for a highly diverse portfolio, balancing SLA-driven Rider Support/Call Center BPOs with subjective, ROI-driven Marketing and Creative Agency partnerships
Partner with Operations leaders to design and procure the external footprint for our Rider Support centers, ensuring hyper-scalable, high-quality customer experience (CX) vendor solutions as we launch in new cities
Lead complex negotiations for creative, media, and PR agency retainers, establishing outcome-based commercial models and ensuring strict IP and brand protection
Lead the end-to-end RFX process, build multi-year category strategies, and oversee complex, Waymo-wide supplier relations to maximize value creation and total cost of ownership (TCO)
Negotiate and draft Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) that minimize business risk, specifically focusing on data privacy for Rider Support and liability caps for Marketing output

What we offer

Discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Health and wellness (medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, gym membership, special wellness programs)
Financial wellness (competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, equity, employees provident fund, other perks and employee discounts)
Flexibility and time off (flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year
on-site or hybrid work model
remote working opportunities
paid time off
bereavement, sick, and parental leave)

Fulltime

Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)

As Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement), you will own and develop Voi’...

Location

Germany; Sweden , Berlin; Stockholm

Salary:

Not provided

Voi Technology

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or similar, or equivalent experience
Several years of experience in purchasing and/or procurement, ideally in an international context
Proven experience leading improvement or cost optimisation projects with challenging deadlines, managing multiple tasks in parallel
Strong negotiation skills, with credibility built through business insight and stakeholder management
High level of independence, ownership and accountability in driving results
Strong analytical, problem-solving, presentation and communication skills
Proven ability to work with many stakeholders and projects simultaneously
Proficiency in English

Job Responsibility

Set up an optimal structure for the indirect supply base in your categories
Drive cost optimisation and continuous improvement programmes with stakeholders, aiming for market benchmarks
Lead sourcing activities for indirect categories, proactively scanning the market for new suppliers and offers
Manage contracting, supplier relationships and performance evaluations, building long-term partnerships with key suppliers
Conduct negotiations with new and existing suppliers to secure availability in key and critical categories
Proactively identify supply risks and apply relevant mitigation strategies
Act as a subject matter expert in procurement, supporting the organisation with supplier development and procurement best practice

What we offer

Employee options programme
Unlimited free Voi rides
Dog-friendly office

Indirect Procurement Category Manager, Marketing

Waymo's Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office is a diverse, collaborative, an...

Location

United States , Tempe; Mountain View; San Francisco

Salary:

159000.00 - 196000.00 USD / Year

Waymo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 7+ years of procurement experience, with a minimum of 4 years focusing heavily on Marketing, Communications, PR, or Public Affairs sourcing
Deep understanding of marketing procurement nuances, including agency fee models (retainer vs. project vs. media commission), media buying transparency, and creative production costs
Proven ability to negotiate complex IP, usage rights, and indemnification clauses within creative and PR contracts
Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence and build trust with highly creative marketing leaders and public affairs directors.

Job Responsibility

Portfolio Strategy: Lead end-to-end category management for a highly subjective, ROI-driven portfolio encompassing Creative, Media Buying, PR, Public Affairs, and Experiential/Event Marketing
Agency Management: Lead complex negotiations for agency retainers and project-based work, establishing outcome-based commercial models and ensuring strict IP and brand protection
Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to Waymo's Marketing, Communications, and Policy leaders, balancing their need for creative freedom and rapid response with procurement best practices
Strategic Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end RFX process for major Agency of Record (AOR) consolidations, build multi-year category strategies, and maximize value creation and total cost of ownership (TCO)
Risk & Governance: Negotiate and draft Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) that minimize business risk, specifically focusing on media transparency, usage rights, and liability caps for public-facing output.

What we offer

Discretionary annual bonus program
equity incentive plan
generous Company benefits program
Health and wellness
Financial wellness
Flexibility and time off

Fulltime

Procurement Category Manager, Indirect

The Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sou...

Location

United States , Tampa

Salary:

Not provided

Refresco

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing
Demonstrated contract negotiation and vendor management experience
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle) and MS Office/Excel
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Must understand “Total Cost of Ownership” concepts
Be a proactive problem solver
Must be able to work independently and handle multiple work assignments
Strong sense of urgency

Job Responsibility

Lead sourcing strategies for select indirect spend categories to optimize cost, quality, risk, and performance
Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and improve supplier value
Develop category roadmaps and long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure a competitive supplier landscape
Lead contract negotiations, RFx processes, and supplier evaluations
Manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure compliance, performance, and continuous improvement
Develop and monitor supplier KPIs and scorecards
Partner with internal stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, Operations, Legal, etc.) to understand business needs and define sourcing requirements
Serve as the primary Procurement advisor to internal teams on market insights, contract risk, and sourcing best practices
Deliver year-over-year cost savings through strategic sourcing and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies

What we offer

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
Well-being Benefit

Fulltime

Procurement Category Indirect Senior Manager - HR

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Ethics HR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from a reputable university
Minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience in a similar role and minimum of 15 – 17 years’ experience in Procurement
HR Background is a Must
Experience in a large Indirect Procurement organization dealing with multiple sourcing activities
Experience in negotiating big deals within the relevant category
Experience in Procurement within "Shared Services" is a plus to provide oversight for all procurement RFX processes for smooth delivery of shared service operations to procurement category managers
Experience in spend analysis and strategy development
In-depth understanding and practice of best-in-class procurement processes, systems, and practices
Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, and country laws and regulations
Must be capable of assessing legal and business risk when making decisions concerning contractual commitments

Job Responsibility

Working closely with the category lead in Dubai to deliver the strategic roadmap and annual budget for the relevant category in association with the Business needs and requirements
Creating and implementing sourcing strategies on a project level in compliance with the legal, internal policies, good practices, and business goals
Managing and leading complex sourcing activities for new project development and achieving agreed milestones and key development timelines
Leveraging opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and scoping to improve costs
Analyzing supplier offers and quantifying total costs of ownership (TCO)
Meeting or exceeding annual sourcing goals and savings targets for the organization's spend
Managing price negotiation and finalization of commercial supply agreements/contracts in close alignment with the organization's Legal
Analyzing industry and markets to identify and demonstrate emerging trends for business benefits
Mapping, analyzing, and interpreting data on current spend patterns, identifying cost drivers and opportunities
Developing and managing supplier relationships, including supplier performance management

Sr. Indirect Procurement Manager

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

180000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Roku

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
8+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations
Experience managing indirect spend categories such as IT/SaaS, professional services, marketing, facilities, or other corporate services
Strong commercial and analytical skills, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, should-cost modeling, and total cost of ownership analysis
Ability to structure and lead complex negotiations while balancing cost, service, risk, and stakeholder priorities
Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, and business teams
Experience working in a technology, consumer electronics, media, or similarly dynamic industry is a plus

Job Responsibility

Own sourcing plans for assigned indirect spend categories, including supplier strategy, competitive bidding, and negotiation approach, to improve cost, reduce risk, and maintain service quality
Manage end-to-end sourcing as requested, including business requirement intake, market analysis, RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracting recommendations
Build should-cost, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership models to evaluate suppliers and quantify commercial tradeoffs
Manage and track supplier performance, renewals, and key commercial issues in partnership with internal stakeholders
Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, Product, Marketing, and other teams to align sourcing decisions with business priorities, timelines, and compliance requirements
Track and report savings, supplier performance, contract coverage, and procurement KPIs, while driving process improvements that increase speed, visibility, and control

What we offer

Health insurance
Equity awards
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Wellness benefits
Paid time off

Fulltime

New

Indirect Procurement Manager

Are you a commercially driven Procurement professional looking to make a real im...

Location

United Kingdom , Trowbridge

Salary:

Not provided

apetito UK

Expiration Date

July 12, 2026

Requirements

Proven experience in a procurement role, ideally in service categories
Impactful and adaptable negotiator capable of influencing key business stakeholders and decision makers
Innovative thinker with ability to generate/deliver valued added procurement solutions that positively affect the performance of the business
Highly analytical with the ability to measure and provide meaningful information to the wider business
Effective and adaptable communicator
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Resilient and persistent
Act at pace and meet deadlines
Strong organisation skills- capable of initiating, prioritising and managing several projects simultaneously

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end procurement activity, from strategy development through to contract award
Deliver cost savings, value improvements and risk mitigation across your portfolio
Partner with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders to support business priorities
Manage key supplier relationships, driving performance and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts and regulatory requirements
Monitor market trends (e.g. energy and travel) to inform sourcing decisions

What we offer

Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
Subsidised canteen
Free parking
Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

Fulltime

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Sr Manager - Indirect Procurement (Marketing)

Location

United States , Hingham

Salary:

110000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Ann Taylor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of indirect procurement experience required in a multi-concept environment in planning, organizing and managing the strategic sourcing of indirect goods and services on a global basis
3-5+ years of procurement experience managing Marketing service vendors and contracts highly preferred
5+ years managing Supplier Relationships (indirect and/or direct procurement) required
Experience in dealing with a highly entrepreneurial and autonomous operating company culture is highly preferred
Experience with high-value, high-volume purchasing and contract negotiation experience across a range of services and/or commodities
Experience with initiating and delivering successful cost saving initiatives
Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship
We are not providing sponsorship for this position

Job Responsibility

Establishing a global, high performance sourcing capability that includes ownership of the category sourcing strategies for key Marketing Services vendors
Stakeholder collaboration via Category Forums to align to category strategic roadmap and key initiatives
Developing and leveraging supplier relationships
identifying vendors to meet the needs of the business, while minimizing costs and maximizing value
Leveraging changing industry delivery models
Creating value through best-in-class sourcing practices
Develops and implements category sourcing strategies required to support KnitWell's business roadmap
Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations for key Marketing-related contracts
Partner with business leaders to identify optional solutions on price, delivery, and service
Partners with stakeholders and leaders on managing entire life cycle of Marketing-related contracts

What we offer

Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays

Fulltime

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