Indirect Procurement Manager

The Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for indirect categories that support business operations. This role ensures cost efficiency, supplier quality, and contract compliance across all assigned categories, while supporting internal stakeholders’ needs.

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for indirect spend categories (In order of importance: Logistics, MRO, facilities, HR, IT, travel, professional services, marketing).
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, mitigate risks, and improve service levels.
• Conduct RFPs/RFQs, analyze bids, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contract conditions with vendors.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and approval processes.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to quality, service, or delivery.
• Support vendor onboarding and supplier risk management initiatives.

Cost Management

• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities across categories.
• Track, report, and validate savings achieved through sourcing activities.

Contract Management

• Support the drafting, review, and administration of contracts and service agreements.
• Ensure renewals, expirations, and amendments are properly tracked and executed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal departments (Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies.
• Provide procurement expertise and market insights to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; master’s degree.
• 5 years of procurement, supply chain management and/or relevant SG&A experience preferred.
• 2 years’ experience focused on strategic vendor management and process improvement.
• Proven ability to design and implement procurement initiatives that drive transformation and process improvements.
• Strong negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing key supplier accounts and fostering strategic partnerships.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SAP, Ariba, and Power BI preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority and build robust internal and external relationships.
• Travel: Able to travel 5-10% (mainly domestic) for manufacturing sites and supplier visits.