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Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement

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The Senior Manager of Indirect Procurement will lead the global Indirect Procurement function and be responsible to work with other Business Unit Owners throughout the company to facilitate, develop and manage the RFP process for indirect spend on products and services. This responsibility involves gaining and applying knowledge of the products and services purchased by other areas of the company in bringing best value in product selection, quality, service and pricing. This position will also be responsible for reporting and tracking savings and presentations to management on a periodic basis.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the global Indirect Procurement team with oversight over all indirect procurement categories
  • Develop specific strategies for each of our major indirect procurement categories across technology, supply chain, marketing and professional services
  • Facilitate the RFP process with other areas of the company and provide them with guidance, defined processes, developed purchasing strategies, project updates and reporting
  • Develop creative procurement strategies while designing and aligning procurement processes and policies with business requirements
  • Minimize cost and maximize value in the procurement process by applying best / leading practices across sourcing, new / nontraditional supplier development, negotiations, benchmark modeling, and other process improvements and facilitate their implementation
  • Ensure compliance with policies and programs in alignment with sourcing strategy
  • and that appropriate audit trails are embedded in procurement programs, for internal audit and performance management purposes
  • Review initiatives, investigate opportunities, develop and issue vendor surveys, proposal templates and define negotiation strategy templates
  • Meet with vendors to review their proposals and negotiate pricing, vendor terms, conversion allowances, growth programs, warranties, parts pricing and service agreements to bring best value
  • Track and report on savings, make recommendations, award business, draft and issue agreements, implement new programs and resolve vendor disputes
  • Manage program performance relative to supplier performance, company compliance, and cost savings objectives
  • Drive Supplier Management strategies to align to corporate KPIs with mission & vision
  • Create templates for Supplier Management process (scorecards, questionnaires, supplier meetings, annual performance reviews, etc.)
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendor partners to facilitate best value and to reduce costs
  • Analyze and evaluate performance data from less-than-perfect sources, and to construct and develop improvement programs
  • Perform duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies
  • Perform other duties as required/assigned by manager

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and previous Procurement Management experience
  • 5 - 7 years experience in procurement in a multi-business environment
  • Direct experience driving Procure to Pay value stream
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, SharePoint
  • Team Facilitation
  • Analyzing Data & Trends
  • Develop & Implement Programs
  • Communications
  • Decision Making Quality
  • Negotiating
  • Managing Change
  • Working with and motivating others
  • Planning & Execution of the RFP process
  • Ability to influence with excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Position requires a highly self-motivated team player who can work effectively with management, business unit personnel, and with approved vendors
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and lead teams in achieving or beating challenging goals

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Job Posted:
April 12, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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